FAQ on Notary Public's Duties and Functions in Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Notary Public Services
General Information
Q: What is the role of a Notary Public?
A: A Notary Public prepares, attests, authenticates, and certifies deeds and other documents for use anywhere in the world. They do this under their signature and official seal.
Q: What types of documents can a Notary Public notarize?
A: A Notary Public can notarize a wide range of documents, including powers of attorney, trust deeds, property assignments, letters of guarantee, contracts, agreements, and various personal documents.
Notarization & Declarations
Q: What is the process for notarizing a Power of Attorney?
A: The Notary Public will verify the identities of the parties involved, witness the signing of the Power of Attorney, and then attest and seal the document to certify its authenticity for use internationally.
Q: Can you help with notarizing birth and death certificates?
A: Yes, we can notarize birth certificates, death certificates, and other vital records. This ensures they are authenticated for use in foreign countries.
Certified True Copies
Q: What is a Certified True Copy?
A: A Certified True Copy is a notarized document that confirms the photocopy is a true and accurate copy of the original. This can be used for official purposes, such as immigration or academic applications.
Q: How do you notarize a Certified True Copy?
A: The Notary Public will compare the photocopy with the original document to verify its accuracy. Once confirmed, the notary will attest and seal the copy to certify it as a true copy of the original.
Specific Document Services
Q: Can you notarize documents for immigration purposes?
A: Yes, we can notarize documents required for immigration, such as marital status declarations, affidavits of financial support, and guardianship declarations.
Q: Do you notarize documents for adoption and inheritance cases?
A: Yes, we notarize and witness documents related to the adoption of children, inheritance of estates, and disclaiming inheritance rights.
Insurance and Pension Services
Q: What documents are needed for insurance claims and pension payments?
A: We can notarize documents for insurance claims, Proof of Loss Declarations, and documents required for receiving pension and old age security payments.
Other Services
Q: Are there any other notarization services you offer?
A: Yes, we undertake a variety of other notarization matters upon request and in accordance with international practices. This includes any document that requires notarization for legal, commercial, or personal purposes.
Why Choose Yip, Tse & Tang?
Q: Why should I choose Yip, Tse & Tang for notary services?
A: Yip, Tse & Tang offers comprehensive notary services with three full-time practising notaries public. We provide convenient service locations in Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and Tuen Mun, and offer same-day service for simple notarizations at competitive prices starting at HK$900 per signature.
For more information or to schedule a notary service, please contact us at 68889999 Whatsapp or Tel.