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==Procedure==
Before applying for a notary public license, the applicant has to complete the below steps:
#To become a Notary Public in Scotland, the applicant must be qualified as a solicitor in Scotland with a current practicing certificate. This means the applicant must have completed the necessary legal education and training to become a solicitor and be registered with the Law Society of Scotland.
#As a solicitor, the applicant needs to gain practical experience in the legal field. Typically, a few years of legal practice is required before being eligible to apply for appointment as a Notary Public.
 
'''Apply by Post '''
#To Apply for Notary Public License, the applicant has to approach the Law Society Of Scotland [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ link]
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or it can be downloaded from the following link [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/media/9033/notary-application-form.pdf link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to pay the fee for Notary Public License is £ 75.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#For the further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
#This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
'''NOTE:'''
#As a Notary Public, the applicant will be required to participate in continuing professional development to keep his/her knowledge and skills up to date.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/media/9033/notary-application-form.pdf link]
*ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
*Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
*Proof of Legal Qualifications
*Proof of Practical Experience
*Notary Public Oath and Bond
*Registration with the Law Society of Scotland
*Any other documents (if required)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Law Society Of Scotland ''' 
DX Address: DX ED 1, EDINBURGH 
Telephone: 0131 226 7411 
Textphone: 0131 476 8359 
Fax: 0131 225 2934 
Postal address: 
Norfolk House (West), 437 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, 
MK9 2AH. 
Telephone number: 01908 295 111. 
Fax Number: 01908 295 122. 
Contact [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ link] 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any legally qualified person who intends to Apply for Notary Public License is eligible to make this application.

 
==Fees==
*The applicant has to pay the fee for Notary Public License is £ 75.00

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/media/9033/notary-application-form.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

 
==Required Information==
*Name
*Address
*Nationality
*Business details
*Mailing address
*Contact number
*Email id
*Other details
*Date
*Signature

 
==Need for the Document==
*Notaries public play an important legal role in Scottish life where the legal validity of a document requires the swearing of an oath. Only solicitors/notaries in possession of a practising certificate can act as notaries in Scotland. The Law Society is responsible for the admission and registration of notaries.
 
 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://www.lawscot.org.uk/members/membership-and-fees/practising-certificate-holders/notary-public/*:~:text=The%20Law%20Society%20is%20responsible,The%20fee%20is%20%C2%A345. link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate. 
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.uk/ link] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.

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