Covid-19 Marriage News update
This note is intended to update the position set out in our news item posted on 18th March following further guidance issued by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York after the Prime Minister’s...
View ArticleResumption of limited Legalisation Office service from Tuesday 7 April
The following message has been issued by the FCO today (3 April) Dear colleagues The FCO is very grateful for your patience whilst we worked to reopen part of the Legalisation service, and for the...
View ArticleCovid-19 Advice for Notaries
The Covid-19 pandemic is presenting unprecedented challenges for us all. We will provide advice to Notaries in relation to Covid-19 which will be updated as the situation develops. The Faculty Office...
View ArticleWebsite Spot Check!
On 2 December 2019 Rule 14.2 of the Notaries’ Practice Rules 2019 came into force requiring all notaries publicising their practice via a website to ensure that clear information on pricing, redress,...
View ArticleUK Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) advisory note re COVID-19
UK Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) advisory note re COVID-19 The UK Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG), which includes the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and all the legal sector...
View ArticleAnti Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessment Review
Anti Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessment Review As part of the practice certificate renewal application for 2020, the Faculty Office required notaries to submit a copy of their practice risk...
View ArticleCovid-19: Guidance on remote notarisation
Covid-19: Guidance on remote notarisation. The Faculty Office has issued guidance to assist notaries in determining whether it is appropriate to authenticate the signing or execution of a document...
View ArticleJob Vacancy
Job Vacancy: The Faculty Office is seeking to appoint a Risk, Compliance & Investigations Officer and Deputy Chief Clerk. Details on the role and how to apply can be found here. The post Job...
View ArticleNew Master of the Faculties
We are pleased to welcome Morag Ellis QC as the next Master of the Faculties to succeed Charles George QC who retires on 7th June after 11 years in the role. The post New Master of the Faculties...
View ArticleInformation from FCO Legalisation Office – COVID19
Details of alterations to service and closure of postal applications are available from this link.
View ArticleFCO Message
The following message has been issued by the FCO today (3 April) Dear colleagues The FCO is very grateful for your patience whilst we worked to reopen part of the Legalisation service, and for the...
View ArticleCovid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic is presenting unprecedented challenges for us all. We will provide advice to Notaries in relation to Covid-19 which will be updated as the situation develops. The Faculty Office...
View ArticleAnti Money Laundering (AML) Risk Assessment Review
As part of the practice certificate renewal application for 2020, the Faculty Office required notaries to submit a copy of their practice risk assessment. All notaries are required to complete a risk...
View ArticleUK Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) advisory note re COVID-19
The UK Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG), which includes the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and all the legal sector supervisors named in the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations,...
View ArticleSpot Check – Price Information
On 2 December 2019 Rule 14.2 of the Notaries’ Practice Rules 2019 came into force requiring all notaries publicising their practice via a website to ensure that clear information on pricing, redress,...
View ArticleJob Vacancies
The Faculty Office is seeking to appoint a Risk, Compliance & Investigations Officer and Deputy Chief Clerk. Details on the role and how to apply can be found here.
View ArticleCovid-19: Guidance on remote notarisation
The Faculty Office has issued guidance to assist notaries in determining whether it is appropriate to authenticate the signing or execution of a document remotely using video conference technology at...
View ArticleMarriage in Church after 4th July 2020
The Government has announced that churches can now be opened for marriages from the 4th July, subject to physical distancing and limited to 30 people being present. Clergy should refer to guidance...
View ArticleConsultation Practice Fees 2020/21– July 2020
NOTARIES (PRACTISING CERTIFICATE) RULES 2012Consultation Practice Fees 2020/21– July 2020The Faculty Office is consulting on its intention to maintain the current net practising certificate fees and...
View ArticleConsultation on Remote Hearings
Notaries (Conduct and Discipline) Rules 2015 (proposed amendments 2020) Consultation on Remote Hearings
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