Neil Oakes
The notarial profession is by far the oldest branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. A notary, also known as a notary public, is a qualified legal official appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
With over 30 years of experience in notarial practice, I provide professional, reliable, and approachable notarial services. I hold a Law degree from the University of Cambridge and have been practising as a notary since 1994, assisting clients with both domestic and international documentation.
I was admitted as a solicitor in 1987 and spent 27 years in private practice. While I ceased practising as a solicitor in 2014, I remain on the Roll. As a Commissioner for Oaths, I can handle a wide range of legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail, giving clients confidence and peace of mind.
As a Notary Public, I help clients ensure their documents are properly authenticated and certified for use overseas. This includes confirming:
My notarial services are often needed for powers of attorney, company documents, property transactions, and personal certificates intended for use abroad.
I also act as a Commissioner for Oaths, handling swearing of oaths and declarations for use within the UK, giving clients confidence that their documents are legally valid and correctly prepared.
Notaries are highly specialised legal professionals — in England and Wales, there are about 760 practising notaries compared with over 170,000 solicitors. This reflects the specific training and strict regulation required to provide notarial services.
I am a member of the Notaries Society. My practice is fully covered by professional indemnity insurance with £1,000,000 of protection for your peace of mind.
Regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury, I am authorised to practise throughout England and Wales, while offering a convenient base on the outskirts of Hull for clients locally and further afield.
Over 40 years’ legal experience
Specialist expertise in documents for use abroad
Fully regulated and professionally insured
Local, personal service in Hull with national authority