Cotswolds Notary is a specialist legal practice providing notarial and authentication services for both personal and business clients across the Cotswolds and surrounding regions. Led by Ellen Marie Baxter Beecroft, a qualified Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths authorised to practise throughout England and Wales, the firm stands out for its personalised approach, international expertise, and commitment to ensuring documents are correctly executed and legally valid for use abroad.
The practice adopts a client-focused methodology, liaising directly with legal counsel in foreign jurisdictions to confirm document acceptance requirements and offering pragmatic, well-researched solutions. With a strong emphasis on compliance and clarity, Cotswolds Notary serves individuals requiring authentication for personal matters as well as businesses and organisations involved in international commercial transactions. Services include electronic notarisation, and the notary can arrange apostille and legalisation through the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office when needed.
Services Offered
- Notary Public services
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Electronic Notarisation
- Witnessing signatures (e.g., Power of Attorney, international contracts, sworn affidavits)
- Authentication of documentation
- Certifying documentation and certified copies
- Affidavits and Statutory Declarations
- Apostille and Legalisation services
- Oaths and Attestations
- Acknowledgments
- Degree Certifications
- USA Documentation assistance
- Travel Consent documents
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Checks
- Direct Notarial Certificates
- Overseas Transactions support
- Constitutional Changes documentation
- Certificate of Good Standing
Based near Broadway in the North Cotswolds, the notary serves clients across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire, with options for office appointments, home visits, or site attendance. The practice is regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and emphasises professionalism, diligence, and clear communication throughout the notarisation process.
