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Explore the rich history and evolving role of Scrivener Notaries in London, England, from their origins through to modern-day practices. Discover the significance of the Worshipful Company of Scriveners, the Faculty Office, and the Society of Scrivener Notaries. Learn about the education and training required, including the Diploma Course and European Union standards. Delve into the diverse services offered, such as document authentication, wills and trusts, and overseas real estate transactions. Uncover the future landscape of Scrivener Notaries under the Legal Services Act of 2007, including the reserved legal activity of notarial services. Stay informed about the potential impact of electronic activities on the profession.
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Scrivener Notaries The Scrivener Notary Bill Kennair Scrivener Notary London, England
Scrivener Notaries Historical Background • Bologna – Papal emissaries • Reformation - Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 • Role of London as a centre of trade • Public Notaries Act 1801, Public Notaries Act 1843 • Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 • Access to Justice Act 1999 • Legal Services Act 2007
Scrivener Notaries • The City of London Guilds • The Worshipful Company of Scriveners • “The Writers of the Mysterie of the Court Letter” • The Faculty Office • Society of Scrivener Notaries • Union Internationale du Notariat (UINL)
Scrivener Notaries Education and Training - England • Articled Clerks • European Union requirements • Diploma Course • General Notaries • Scrivener Notaries
Scrivener Notaries • Document Authentication • Trade Marks and Patents • Business Start-up • Corporate Administration • Stock issue ballots and Bond redemption • Tenders and Foreign Investment formalities • Overseas real estate – sale and purchase • Inheritance and Succession • Wills and Trusts • Shipping • Translation • Bills of Exchange • Legalisation
Scrivener Notaries The future • Legal Services Act 2007 • Reserved Legal activities: • 7(1)“Notarial activities” means activities which, immediately before the appointed day, were customarily carried on by virtue of enrolment as a notary in accordance with section 1 of the Public Notaries Act 1801 • E-activities?