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Originally Posted by Gunni
I think it is the other way around, notaries can not do anything in court while a solicitor can act in lower courts (barristers in higher courts). But solicitors can handle paperwork just like notaries
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a notary has to be a solicitor or barrister (and hence can do stuff in court), where as a solicitor or barrister isn't nessarcarily a notary.
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http://www.thenotariessociety.org.uk/
What is a Notary
A notary public is a lawyer who verifies and certifies documents and events for use abroad (although he is also able to conduct non-contentious legal matters in this country as well). Most important documents or acts or events that have to be verified for a foreign jurisdiction will need certification by a notary public. He does this by adding a certificate with his signature and official seal. The signature and seal of a notary public is recognised in foreign countries where the signature and seal of a solicitor generally is not.
Who is a Notary?
A Notary is a qualified lawyer ? a member of the third and oldest branch of the legal profession in the United Kingdom. He is appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and is subject to regulation by the Court of Faculties. The rules which affect Notaries are very similar to the rules which affect Solicitors. They must be fully insured and maintain fidelity cover for the protection of their clients and the public. They must keep clients? money separately from their own and comply with stringent practice rules and rules relating to conduct and discipline. Notaries have to renew their practising certificates every year and can only do so if they have complied with the rules.
but i do understand what your saying, a solicitor can often certify some documents, but not allways, in which case a notary is required.