Solicitor / commissioner for oaths for certifying documents?

borborygmous

Can anybody help me with suggestions re how to find a solicitor (or other commissioner for oaths I suppose?) who will certify documents for a reasonable price? I need this service because I am due to inherit a part of a relative's estate.

Should I just find a general solicitor or some firm who specialise in this sort of routine work?

Ideally I'd find one near central London since that's where I work. I rather expect that solicitors there will turn their nose up at this sort of work or offer to charge a ridiculous fee for it.

Thanks

Keep_pedalling

Any solicitor should be able to do this, but it's not usual for a beneficiary to have to do this, are you also the executor?

Savvy_Sue

I'd google 'commissioner for oaths' and the first part of the postcode most convenient to you and see what comes up. It shouldn't be expensive - I presume it's certifying that ID documents are true copies?

If that is all it is, then is there anyone at work who could do this? You'd need to check it was acceptable to the executors, but if you have an in-house lawyer they might do it.

TBagpuss

Any solicitor can do this - just call a local solicitor aand ask them. If you have ever used a solicitor for anything ask them fist, some firms are reluctant to certify documents except for their own clients.

In my experience costs are not usually high - I'd normally expect something like £5 for the first and £2 for each additional one, although it is up to the solicitor and they may have a higher 'base' charge. You may also be able to get copies certifed by your bank.