Notary Public Leeds

An English Notary Public is an officer of the law appointed by the Court of Faculties (after passing professional examinations) whose public office and duty it is to prepare, to witness, and/or to certify under his seal of office, deeds and other documentation for use anywhere in the world.

The Work I do

  • Attest to the execution and signature of documents
  • Authenticate the execution of documents
  • Authenticate the contents of documents; administer oaths and declarations
  • Draw up and extend protests of happenings to ships, crews and cargo
  • Present bills of exchange for acceptance and payment; attend upon the drawing of bonds
  • Draw mercantile documents, deeds, agreements, wills for use in Britain, the Commonwealth and foreign countries
  • Verify the making of translations from foreign languages into English and vice versa
  • Take evidence in England and Wales as a commissioner for Foreign Courts
  • Witness and Authenticate Wills made in England for use in Foreign Countries

Testimonials

  • Many thanks Chris and Louise.
    Good to meet you both, excellent advice and very efficient. I will definitely recommend.
    Kind Regards
    Paul Hardaker - paulh01@sky.com
  • I am writing to confirm that we have just received the original documents of Mr. and Mrs. Pettersen. Thank you very much for all your assistance which was extremely professional to the last detail!
    We will be glad to work with you again and will recommend you with pleasure!
    Wishing you all the best!
    Kind regards, Yana
  • Chris made the process of notarising all our documents for our emigration to Australia a breeze.
    I couldn’t have imagined a more knowledgeable professional approach that made us comfortable throughout. His fees are entirely transparent and most importantly reasonable.
    Best of all, none of our documents were rejected by the Australian authorities and that is a testament in itself!
    Dr Sam Saidi, Leeds, UK (soon of Sydney, Australia!)
  • Dear Mr Atkinson
    I just wanted to let you know I have received the FedEx courier enclosing the completed documents today.
    I am grateful for all your help. Many thanks for your outstanding service and personal attention.
    Thanks again and have a wonderful day!
    Kind regards,
    Maria Ester Cleary
  • Dear Chris,
    Thank you so much for your help yesterday, I appreciate it very much.

    Have a good weekend!!
    Best regards,
    Shantha
    shanthanalur@yahoo.com
  • Dear Chris
    Thank you your efforts resulted in a wonderful marriage in Colombia and I will be keeping your contact details for future reference or for anyone I know that may need your services and again thanks for all your help.
    Yours sincerely
    Richard
  • Dear Chris,
    Many thanks for this and all the information you have sent me. I will check that everything has arrived safely on Monday and confirm with you.
    Thanks also for all your help throughout this process. I will certainly be in touch should another matter arise with which you can assist me.
    Best,
    --Jessica
  • Hi Christopher,
    Thank you very much for your service. I am really very happy for prompt response.
    Regards,
    Krishna
  • Dear Chris
    Please note that where the services of a notary are required the firm has always recommended yourself and will continue to do so.
    Regards
    [a firm of Solicitors]
  • Dear Chris
    Many thanks for your excellent service.
    I will recommend you to colleagues soon to follow me to Australia!
    Best wishes,

    Alex

    alexandramurray@doctors.org.uk
  • Dear Chris,
    Do put on your website -"A first rate, efficient service that I would certainly recommend."
    Best Wishes,
    Philip

    Dr Philip Lim - philip.lim@leedsth.nhs.uk
  • Dear Chris,
    Thanks for that, very good & prompt service. Will recommend if anybody I know is needing the services of a Notary Public.
    Regards
    Ilyas
    bhaiyati@blueyonder.co.uk
  • Hi Mr. Atkinson,
    Thanks indeed for that fast but efficient service, much appreciated. I will certainly contact you if I need any legal help or advice in future. Thanks and Regards
    Asher
  • Dear Chris
    Can I thank you for your very professional services and helpful advice and assistance. I will be happy to recommend you to friends and colleagues. Very best wishes
    Brian
  • Dear Chris
    It was a pleasure to meet with you on 20th June and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your assistance. Many thanks. Kind regards,
    Maria
  • Dear Chris
    I would like to thank Christopher for the help and co-operation in helping sort out a very very complicated Spanish probate problem, on his part he was patient, very very efficient and fast, from getting all the documentation signed, translated, and apostilled, as we are not in England he was able and willing to liaise with both my Spanish and English solicitors. Brilliant Service. Thank you.
    Lorraine
  • Hi Chris
    What an amazing service it was!
    Thank you very much and I will definitely recommend you to family and friends.
    I know where you are in case I need any assistance in the future.
    Many thanks
    Sandra
  • Dear Chris
    Many thanks for that - a very efficient service and I will certainly recommend you to any of my friends and/or colleagues who require a notary!.
    Kind regards
    Corinne
  • Dear Chris
    Thanks very much for your help.
    The speed and professionalism of your service has been refreshing and much appreciated.
    Kind regards
    Joe
  • Dear Chris
    Your service throughout has been exemplary.
    I'm so pleased I chose you and wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services.
    Thank you so much, all the best
    Ellen
  • Dear Chris
    Thank you for your excellent work, I could not have hoped for a better service.
    If myself or my family/friends need anything like this doing again I will be sure to recommend you.
    Kind regards
    James
  • Dear Chris
    Thank you for this. I will definitely recommending you to my friends and colleagues - great service!
    With kind regards
    Tze
  • Dear Chris,
    I very much appreciate your understanding in this matter and thank you for your high level of professional support and expertise through the process.
    regards,
    Stewart
Chris

Christopher Atkinson
Notary Public

  • Born in Shipley.
  • Living in Skipton.
  • Qualified as Solicitor 1977.
  • Qualified as Notary Public 1993.
  • Member of the Notaries Society.
  • Past President of the Bradford Law Society.
  • In 2008 ceased practise as a solicitor and now work full time as Notary Public in Leeds and the Yorkshire area.
  • Able to react without delay to the often urgent nature of Notarial business.

Please note that in appropriate cases I will work outside usual office hours including weekends and I will see clients either at my office (which has a large free car park and also is on the Leeds CityBus loop bus route), or at their own office or home.