U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom
Online notary for U.S. citizens in the United Kingdom
A shared language means documents are usually in English, which keeps the session simple. From the United Kingdom, a New Jersey notary can see and verify you by secure video, for the documents the law allows. Sessions start at $40 plus the state notarial fee.
Local facts
The United Kingdom at a glance
- Capital
- London
- Official languages
- English
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Time zones
- UTC+0 (GMT), and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time
- Population
- 69,281,437 (2024 estimate)
- U.S. Embassy
- London
- Apostille Convention
- Party since 24 January 1965
- U.S. consulates
- Belfast, Edinburgh and Hamilton in Bermuda
Sources: Wikipedia and its list of U.S. diplomatic missions, read October 2026.
Scheduling
New Jersey time and London time
| In New Jersey | London in winter | London in summer |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| 1:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| 5:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. |
Winter is a January date and summer a July date, computed from the IANA time zone database for London's zone. Clocks change on different weeks in different countries, so we confirm the time in both places when you book.
Documents for use in the United Kingdom
Apostille or remote notary?
Wikipedia's table of Apostille Convention parties lists the United Kingdom as a party, with the convention in force there since 24 January 1965. A U.S. public document meant for use in the United Kingdom is normally authenticated with an apostille rather than by embassy legalization. The receiving office has the last word on what it accepts.
A document you sign from the United Kingdom and file in the U.S. is the remote notary case. A U.S. document going to an office in the United Kingdom is the apostille case. See apostille services.
How it works
From London to a New Jersey notary
- Tell us the document and where you are. We check that it fits New Jersey's rules for a signer outside the United States.
- Book a video session. Bring an unexpired government photo ID and a device with a camera, a microphone and a stable connection.
- Sign on camera. We verify your identity online, you sign electronically in front of the notary, and the notary applies an electronic seal.
- Receive the notarized document. The session is recorded and kept as the law requires.
Embassy option
The U.S. embassy in London
The U.S. Embassy is in London. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Belfast, Edinburgh and Hamilton in Bermuda.
The U.S. State Department says embassies and consulates charge $50 for each consular seal, that you must appear in person, that you should not sign before your appointment, and that they do not offer remote or virtual services. Check the embassy's own page for current rules and availability.
Who qualifies
Does this work from the United Kingdom?
Usually, if the record is for a U.S. matter and the act is not prohibited where you sit. The conditions and the common documents are the same for every country, so we keep them in one place: the full rules and document list. Send us the document and your location, and we confirm before you book. This is general information, not legal advice, and we do not know the United Kingdom's local law, so ask the office that will receive your document what it accepts.
FAQ
The United Kingdom notary questions
Can I get a document notarized online from the United Kingdom?
In many cases, yes. The record has to be filed with, or relate to, a U.S. matter or U.S. property, and the act cannot be prohibited where you are. Send us the document and we tell you before you book.
Does the U.S. embassy in London notarize documents?
The U.S. Embassy is in London. Wikipedia's list of U.S. missions also shows consulates in Belfast, Edinburgh and Hamilton in Bermuda. The embassy section above covers the State Department's rules, and a video session is the alternative when you cannot get to a post.
What time are sessions for someone in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom uses UTC+0 (GMT), and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. A 9:00 a.m. session in New Jersey is 2:00 p.m. in London in winter and 2:00 p.m. in summer. We book by appointment and confirm the time in both zones.
What if my document is in English or for use in the United Kingdom?
Documents in another language may need a translation, and the notary must be able to review the document and the ID. A document meant to be used inside the United Kingdom usually needs a local notary or the embassy, and often an apostille, instead of a New Jersey remote notarization. The United Kingdom has been an Apostille Convention party since 24 January 1965. Ask us before booking and we say plainly whether we can help.
What does it cost?
Sessions start at $40, and the state sets a separate notarial fee on top. You see the full total before anything is booked.
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