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Lists of notaries to help British nationals with documents needed for legal or official procedures abroad, such as getting married or getting a job.
How someone in Spain can get documents legalised, witnessed or certified, take an oath of British citizenship and obtain informative notes.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Letters explaining services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates. Sometimes called information notes.
Where to get official UK documents when you’re abroad. Sometimes called notarial and document services.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking lawyers abroad to help British nationals find the legal support they need.
A list of English-speaking notaries in Italy for British people in that country.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying property in France.
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