Steven Wignall

Notary Public Liverpool, Manchester and Southport.

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Steven Wignall

Notary Public Liverpool, Manchester & Southport

I am Steven Wignall, a notary public providing a full range of notarial and legalisation services to businesses and individuals from my offices in Liverpool, Manchester and Southport.

My Background

I qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and as a notary public in 2011. I maintained both practices until 2018 when, as a result of continued growth in my notarial practice, I gave up my work as a solicitor in order to become a full-time notary public. Although now self-employed, I work closely with Hill Dickinson LLP as an independent consultant and deal with hundreds of notarial instructions every year on behalf of clients ranging from private individuals to multinational companies.
The vast majority of my notarial work involves dealing with documents for use in foreign countries and I know from experience that clients often find this to be difficult and confusing. I aim to provide a prompt, efficient and friendly service, and to make all the legal processes clear and understandable. I also appreciate that many notarial instructions are urgent. As a full-time notary public, I can be available at very short notice – often the same day – to help clients meet their deadline. Please contact me for initial guidance and advice if you have any questions – I will be glad to help.
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What is a notary?

Notaries exist all over the world but have different roles in different countries.

In England and Wales, a notary public is a specialist, independent lawyer who verifies facts and authenticates documents for use in foreign countries. Notaries therefore perform a vital function in a wide range of foreign transactions for both individuals and businesses and some examples can be viewed here. This means that you can deal with paperwork in this country rather than having to travel abroad to do so.

As part of the verification/authentication process, a notary public is usually certifying something to be true. This might include:

  • The identity and capacity of a person signing a document;
  • The authenticity of a signature on a document;
  • The authenticity of an original or copy document; or
  • The legal position in relation to a particular issue.

Unlike solicitors, whose principal duty is to their client, a notary public is fully independent and has an overriding duty to the transaction in which they are involved. In other words, a notary public owes a duty to everyone relying on their certification and must therefore be completely satisfied with all the information provided before finalising their certification.

My Services
'Steven’s expertise, attention to detail and efficiency is second to none. As we trade in the UAE and China, special documents need to be renewed each year and the complexity of the rules change from year to year. Without Steven’s knowledge and expertise it would take a lot longer to get these documents authorised and in place. From one e-mail from me he executes the job from start to finish and even couriers the documents to their final destination. We have no hesitation in recommending Steven for all your Notary needs, including Certificates of Good Standing and Apostilles. Thank you Steven for always delivering way and above expectations.'
Sandra ServiceSenior Administrator at RS Clare & Co Ltd
'Everything worked out perfectly and all the paperwork arrived on time. Thank you again for all your efforts and for going above and beyond to assist us. Your help has been greatly appreciated'
Bastian WeinbergerCEO of Smaller Earth Group Ltd
'Steven is a very knowledgeable and professional notary and solicitor. The service he provides our business is exceptional, he is flexible, efficient and personable and always exceeds our expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Steven.'
Jeanette HampsonAssistant Company Secretary, Bibby Line Group Ltd
‘I wanted to express my gratitude for everything you’ve done from the notary to the legalisation and delivered even before the date we agreed on. It’s already on its way to Egypt… which will hopefully mean that my husband will be able to come for Christmas! … A million thanks.’
Anon
… thank you so much for your advice and guidance. You have helped my daughter achieve her dreams.’
Joanne
‘Many thanks for your excellent service, and for being so amenable. We would be more than happy to recommend you to anyone who needed the services of a Notary.’
Carol
‘Thank you so much you were outstanding with your work, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and at great speed...
Kevin
‘The service you provide is absolutely excellent, you really put my mind at rest.’
Matthew