【公証】How to Get Your Documents Notarized

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

1. Notarization of Private Documents
   We assist you with the entire notarization process, including:
   – Reviewing your document in advance
   – Booking an appointment with the notary office
   – Providing on-site support during your visit
   At the notary office, you will confirm that you are signing the document voluntarily and in your personal capacity.
   The notary will then certify your signature and verify the document’s authenticity.
   
   Examples of documents we assist with include:
   – Power of Attorney
   – Affidavit / Declaration
   – Letter of Consent
   – Letter of Intent
   – Acknowledgment of Signature
2. Affidavit / Sworn Statement
   An affidavit (sworn statement) is a formal declaration made under oath and carries legal weight.
   In this process:
   – You (the affiant) appear before a notary.
   – You sign the document under oath.
   
   The notary will remind you that signing a false statement may result in legal penalties.
   This procedure strengthens the credibility of your document by confirming your sworn commitment to its truthfulness.
   Examples include:
   – Statutory Declarations/ Affidavit
   – General or Special Powers of Attorney
   – Waivers of Rights
   
   Please note: Affidavit / sworn statement notarization generally involves higher fees than standard signature certification.
   
   Booking an Appointment
   Before your appointment, the notary will review your document to confirm that it is:
   – Lawful
   – Complete
   – Eligible for notarization
   
   Notarization may be declined if the document:
   – Has no legal validity under Japanese law
   – Contains unlawful content
   – May be used for illegal purposes
   
   Notarial Certificate
   In addition to the notary’s seal, a Notarial Certificate will be issued.
   This certificate confirms the authenticity of the notarization and may be prepared in Japanese and/or English.
   Please note that English certification generally involves higher fees.

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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