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Statutory Attestation & Authentication

Notarial Services & Statutory Attestation

Notarial acts performed by a duly appointed notary within the scope of their authority and applicable law.

Service Scope & Overview

Our notarial services are provided in accordance with the Notaries Act, 1952 and the Notaries Rules, 1956. The process includes verification of original documents, identification of executants, appropriate register entries, and affixation of the official notarial seal.

Detailed Scope

Areas of Service & Documentation

Category 01

Judicial & Statutory Verification

Affidavits, oaths, and solemn declarations for courts and statutory tribunals.

  • Administration of Oaths and Solemn Affirmations to deponents
  • Attestation of Affidavits and statutory declarations
  • Verification of pleadings, petitions, and applications for judicial filing
  • Verification of identity of deponents and executants against government photo ID
  • Authentication of signatures and thumb impressions on statutory forms
  • Certification of execution of documents executed before the Notary
  • Issuance of formal Notarial Certificates under seal
Category 02

Commercial Deeds & Transactional Instruments

Verification and execution formalities for business and commercial contracts.

  • Commercial Agreements, Joint Venture MoUs, and Partnership Deeds
  • General and Special Powers of Attorney (PoA)
  • Deeds of Indemnity, Guarantee Bonds, and Declarations
  • Commercial Leases and Leave & Licence Agreements
  • True-copy statutory certification of company incorporation documents
  • Noting and protest of Negotiable Instruments (promissory notes, bills of exchange)
Category 03

International Documents & Legalisation Guidance

Documentation intended for submission to foreign consulates, embassies, and authorities abroad.

  • Affidavits and Powers of Attorney intended for international use
  • Verification of educational, employment, and civil documents
  • Notarial attestation preceding Hague Apostille applications
  • Guidance on MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Apostille protocols
Deliverables

Key Professional Deliverables

Administration of oaths and solemn affirmations to deponents
Taking affidavits, statutory oaths, and solemn declarations
Attestation and notarial verification of General and Special Powers of Attorney
Notarisation of commercial deeds, agreements, and contracts where permitted
Verification and statutory certification of true copies of original documents
Verification of deponent identification, biometric records, and register entries
Notarial acts relating to negotiable instruments (noting and protest)
Maintenance of notarial registers in accordance with Notaries Rules, 1956
Process

Procedural Workflow & Steps

1

Deponent Identification & Scrutiny

Physical presence of the executant and inspection of government-issued photo ID (Passport, Aadhaar, Voter Card).

2

Original Document Comparison

Thorough comparison of copies with original documents and verification of execution pages.

3

Notarial Register Serial Entry

Recording details, serial numbers, signatures, and thumb impressions into the statutory Notarial Register.

4

Attestation & Official Seal

Affixing official notarial seal, revenue stamp, unique register serial number, and signature.

Statutory Framework & Regulatory Notes

Notarisation does not replace compulsory registration under the Registration Act, 1908. Notarisation and apostille authentication are distinct legal processes. Apostille authentication is issued solely by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India under the Hague Apostille Convention. Assistance is provided strictly within permitted notarial scope.

Governing Enactments:
Notaries Act, 1952Notaries Rules, 1956Registration Act, 1908Indian Stamp Act, 1899
Guidance

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Under the Notaries Act, 1952 and Notaries Rules, 1956, execution, swearing of affidavits, and solemn affirmations require physical presence and identification of the deponent before the Notary.

Need a Document Notarised or Verified?

Visit our chambers at Temple Chamber near Calcutta High Court or submit your requirements online for prompt verification.