Notary Public & Notarization Services in Karen, Nairobi & Kakamega
Documents that will be used outside Kenya — and some documents used locally — often need to be notarised by a Notary Public. A notary verifies the identity of the person signing, witnesses the signature or certifies the copy, and authenticates the document with a notarial certificate, signature and seal.
Regulated Advocates | Commissioners for Oaths & Notaries Public
Our in-house Notaries Public notarise documents for individuals, families and companies at our offices in Karen, Nairobi and Kakamega. Where the receiving country requires further authentication or legalisation, we explain the onward steps — see Legalization & Deed Polls.
Services Offered
Notarisation of Signatures
Witnessing and notarising signatures on declarations, consents, agreements and letters.
Notarially Certified Copies
Certified copies of passports, academic certificates, licences and other records.
Powers of Attorney
Preparation and notarisation of powers of attorney, including those for use abroad.
Corporate Documents
Notarisation of board resolutions, certificates of incorporation and company records for overseas use.
Travel & Consent Documents
Parental consent letters and other declarations requested by embassies and foreign authorities.
Who This Service Is For
- Individuals applying to study, work, marry or settle abroad
- Kenyans in the diaspora appointing an attorney to act for them in Kenya
- Companies sending documents to foreign banks, regulators, partners or courts
- Foreign nationals in Kenya who need documents notarised for use at home
How It Works
- 1Tell us the destinationLet us know which country or institution will receive the document — requirements vary.
- 2Verify identity and documentsThe notary checks your identification and, for copies, the originals.
- 3Sign and notariseYou sign in the notary's presence (where a signature is required) and the notarial certificate and seal are applied.
- 4Onward authenticationIf the receiving country requires authentication or legalisation, we explain the next steps.
What to Bring
- Original passport or national ID card of each person signing
- The document to be notarised, unsigned where a signature is to be witnessed
- Originals of any document to be certified as a true copy
- For companies: certificate of incorporation, the authorising board resolution and ID of the signatory
Requirements can vary with the purpose of the document — we confirm the checklist when you contact us.
Notarization in Karen, Nairobi & Kakamega
Visit either office during business hours (Monday–Friday: 9 am – 5 pm | Weekends & Public Holidays: Closed). Please call ahead to confirm availability.
Karen, Nairobi Office
Tana House, 3rd Floor, Room 309Karen Shopping Centre, Along Lang'ata RoadKaren, NairobiKakamega Office
Walias Shopping Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 210Kakamega
Frequently Asked Questions
A Commissioner for Oaths administers oaths and commissions affidavits and statutory declarations, mainly for use in Kenya. A Notary Public authenticates signatures and documents with a notarial certificate and seal — which is usually what foreign authorities and institutions require.
Acceptance depends on the rules of the receiving country and institution. Some accept a notarised document directly; others also require authentication by the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs and legalisation by their embassy, or certification under the apostille process where it applies. Check the receiving institution's requirements, and we will guide you on the steps.
Yes. We notarise company documents signed by an authorised officer, together with evidence of their authority such as a board resolution.
Where documents are complete and the signatory attends with identification, notarisation is typically handled the same day.