What is this service?
Official witnessing and certification by a licensed notary.
Notarisation authenticates signatures, oaths and copies by an authorised notary. It is required across property documentation - affidavits, agreements, PoAs and declarations. Notarisation does not replace registration where registration is legally required, and it does not validate the truth of the contents.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Authorities and counterparties accept notarised documents because a licensed notary verified the execution.
- Who needs it
- Anyone executing affidavits, agreements, PoAs or declarations.
- When
- As required by the document or the requesting authority.
Required documents
- The document to be notarised
- Identity proof of each signatory
- Supporting documents for sworn statements
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Prepare the final document - no blanks
- Appear before the notary with identity proof
- Sign or swear in the notary's presence
- Collect the notarised document with seal and register entry
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Notaries Act, 1952
- Oaths Act, 1969 as applicable
Common rejection reasons
- Signatory not present - notaries must witness execution
- Identity proof missing or expired
- Document incomplete or with blanks
Important cautions
Notarisation does not replace registration where the law requires registration
A notary cannot certify what the law does not authorise them to certify
FAQs
Does notarisation make a document legally valid?
It authenticates execution. Validity depends on the document meeting the law's requirements - including registration where required.
Can documents be notarised remotely?
Notarisation generally requires physical presence before the notary. Confirm what the receiving authority accepts.
What is the difference between attestation and notarisation?
Attestation broadly means witnessing; notarisation is attestation by a licensed notary with an official seal and register entry.
