About Candida
An experienced Notary Public providing clear, practical notarial services for businesses and private clients in Surrey and beyond.
2,500+
Clients Helped
Trusted by businesses, individuals and families.
18+
Years
Extensive experience you can rely on.
Documents for
120 Countries
Helping with documents you can use over seas.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Candida Purser
Candida is an experienced Notary Public and solicitor based in Surrey, providing notarial services to individuals, families and businesses who need documents notarised for use overseas. She qualified as a solicitor in 1983 and as a Notary Public in 2008. With more than 40 years’ experience as a lawyer, she brings considerable legal expertise to her notarial practice, together with a practical and personal approach.
Candida has been practising as a Notary in the Guildford area for over 18 years. In that time, she has helped around 2,500 clients, including a wide variety of local businesses, individuals and families, including many going through the international adoption process. Her notarial work has covered documentation required in 140 different countries.
Having lived and worked in both the Middle East and the United States, Candida has first-hand experience of international life and an understanding of the practical issues that arise when legal documents need to cross borders. She has particular expertise in inter-country adoption, helping prospective adopters navigate the often complex requirements for documents that need to be notarised and authenticated for use overseas.
"We could add one testimonial here about candida. Candida provided an excellent, professional and efficient service. She explained everything clearly and made the process straightforward.something personal about candida"
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Process
Each notarial matter is different, so requirements and timescales can vary. Timings may also depend on whether you are a private individual or a company. Third-party processing times can also affect how long the process takes. This may include the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, legalisation agents, translators and couriers.
The typical process is outlined below.
If you need a Notary Public in Guildford, please contact me by phone or email to discuss your requirements. I'll review your documents, explain the process, provide an estimate of costs and arrange a convenient appointment.
I'll usually meet you in person at my Guildford office, your home or workplace, or occasionally in Bramley. During the appointment, I'll check your identity, review your documents and witness any necessary signatures, oaths or declarations. I'll then complete the notarisation and, in straightforward cases, you can take your documents away with you.
If your documents need an Apostille or embassy legalisation, I can arrange this.I use an experienced agent to manage the process and return your documents. Apostille and legalisation services usually take between three and ten days. Once the process is complete, I will send you an invoice. For larger legalisation costs, I may request payment in advance. I will explain any additional steps before we proceed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
More About Candida
What inspired me to become a Notary Public?
I qualified as a solicitor in 1983 and became a Notary Public in 2008. Having lived and worked overseas, I saw first-hand how important it is to prepare legal documents correctly for use in other countries.
This inspired me to undertake a two-year postgraduate degree at Cambridge University while continuing my legal career. It was challenging returning to exams after 20 years, but extremely worthwhile!
Today, I bring over 40 years of legal experience and more than 18 years of notarial practice to my work in Guildford.
What I enjoy most about my work as a Notary Public?
One of the things I enjoy most about being a Notary Public is that no two matters are ever quite the same.
I work with a fascinating variety of businesses across Surrey, as well as individuals and families from many different backgrounds. I enjoy learning about their work, understanding their circumstances and helping them with their notarial requirements.
I particularly value my involvement in intercountry adoptions. Meeting families and hearing their stories makes this aspect of my work especially rewarding.