【公証】How to Get Your Documents Notarized

Notarization Support Services
L Translation Services provides professional assistance with document notarization through Japan’s Notary Public system. We guide you through each step to ensure the process is smooth, accurate, and worry-free.

①　Notarization of Private Documents
We guide you smoothly through the notarization process. We will help you book an appointment, and at the notary office we will assist you in confirming that you are signing your document voluntarily and in your personal capacity.
The notary will then certify your signature and confirm the document’s authenticity.

Examples of documents we can assist with include (but are not limited to):
– Power of Attorney
– Affidavit or Declaration
– Letter of Consent
– Letter of Intent
– Acknowledgment of Signature (for applications and similar documents)

② Affidavit / Sworn Statement
An affidavit, also known as a sworn statement, is a formal declaration that confirms the truth of a document’s contents with legal weight.

In this process, you (the affiant) appear before a notary and sign under oath.
Before signing, the notary will remind you:
“If you knowingly sign a false statement under oath, you may face legal penalties.”
This step strengthens the credibility of your document by confirming your sworn commitment to truthfulness.

Examples of documents we can assist with include (but are not limited to):
– Statutory Declarations
– General or Special Powers of Attorney
– Waiver of Rights

Please note: Affidavit/ Sworn Statement notarization often involves higher fees than standard notarizations.

Booking an Appointment
Before your appointment, the notary will carefully review your documents to ensure they are lawful, complete, and suitable for notarization.
Notarization may not be possible if a document:
– Contains no legal validity or meaning under Japanese law
– Contains unlawful content
– Could be used for illegal purposes

Notarial Certificate
In addition to the notary’s stamp, a Notarial Certificate will be issued to accompany your document. This certificate verifies the authenticity of the notarization and may be prepared in both English and Japanese.

Please be aware that certification in English generally carries a higher fee.

If your documents are in a foreign language or are translated, we’re happy to help get them ready for notarization!

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