Legal Document Certification & Witnessing

Our Legal Document Certification and Witnessing Services

Need a document certified or witnessed by a solicitor? At Stonehewer Moss, we offer professional, legally compliant document certification and witnessing services to meet both personal and business needs. We can assist with:

Statutory declarations

Affidavits

Powers of attorney

Property documents and contracts

Guarantor Agreements

All services are carried out by a qualified solicitor to ensure your documents are properly executed and legally valid.

Certified Copies

You may need certified copies of documents such as utility bills, passports, or driving licences to prove your identity or address—for example, when applying for a mortgage or loan. We provide reliable, solicitor-certified copies for personal and business use.

Statutory Declarations

A statutory declaration is a formal statement affirming that something is true to the best knowledge of the declarant. These declarations are often required when no other evidence is available and are a common form of legal document certification in the UK. They must be signed in the presence of a solicitor, commissioner for oaths, or notary public.

Common uses include:

Changing your legal name

Transferring funds from an estate

Declaring identity, marital status, or nationality

Supporting export/import documentation

Patent originality declarations

Company director solvency declarations

Statutory declarations must follow specific legal wording as set out in the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. As a formal part of legal document certification, they should be certified by a solicitor not already acting for you in other matters to ensure impartiality.

Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Copy Certification

Copies of a Lasting Power of Attorney must be certified correctly on every page. The standard wording is:
“I certify this is a true and complete copy of the corresponding page of the original lasting power of attorney.”
Our solicitors ensure every page is properly certified and that your identity is verified in accordance with legal requirements.

Land Registry ID1 Certification

If you’re involved in a property transaction, you may need an ID1 form to confirm your identity. We offer fast and reliable certification for Land Registry ID1 forms, ensuring compliance and reducing delays in your property process.

LPA Certificate Provider Services

When making an LPA, you need a Certificate Provider to confirm that you understand the process and are acting of your own free will. Our solicitors are qualified to act as your LPA Certificate Provider, offering independent verification to help avoid future disputes.

Our Fees

Statutory Declaration: £20 per appointment, £5 per signature, plus £2 per attachment

Certified Copies of ID Documents: £20 per signature (includes 2 copies)

Document Witnessing: £25

Power of Attorney/Will Copy Certification: £50 per LPA/Will

Land Registry ID1 Confirmation: £75 (includes verification)

LPA Certificate Provider Service: £80 per Power of Attorney

Statutory Declaration Drafting: from £50

Deed Poll Drafting: from £50

Independent Legal Advice for Mortgage Guarantor: £250.00 per person advised

All fees are subject to VAT at the current rate. Services are delivered by a qualified solicitor in accordance with our standards.