A notarial testimony is a document in which the Public Notary ensures that a document faithfully matches its original, whether a photocopy, translation, or transcription.
A signature legitimation is the act by which the Public Notary certifies that a signature has been placed in his or her presence or that the Public Notary believes it belongs to a specific person. A signature legitimation does not validate the content of the document; it only guarantees the authenticity of the signature and its belonging to a specific person.
You may need a notarial testimony or a signature legitimisation in the following cases:
Indeed, the following cannot be authenticated:
Any original document, provided it is legal, is drafted in the official language of the place of issue (unless accompanied by a translation), and if it contains acts that accrue a tax, it must have been previously filed with the Tax Administration.
The Notary may base the authenticity of the signature on the fact that it was signed in his or her presence, on the acknowledgment made in his or her presence by the duly identified signatory, on his or her personal knowledge, on comparison with another authenticated original signature, or on comparison with another signature recorded in the Notary's Protocol or Record Book.
It is not possible to authenticate simple photocopies without verification with the original.
Yes, but if the document will be valid abroad, a notarial act must also be formalized, explaining all the details. The document must then be apostilled(Hague Apostille)and translated, if applicable.
The cost depends on the type and number of documents to be certified. Contact us without obligation, and we will inform you transparently.
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In our notary's office we offer a fast and secure service in all matters related to testimonies and legitimisations of documents. These formalities are essential when it is necessary to give legal validity to a copy or to authenticate a signature before third parties.
The team at Notaría Vía Augusta 4 has extensive experience in the handling of testimonies and legitimisationsfor both individuals and companies that need to operate with legal guarantees in Spain or abroad.
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