Solicitor CompareAdd your business
← Back to Leeds
Atkinson Notary

Atkinson Notary

4.7(154 reviews)See reviews ↓·Leeds

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

People bringing overseas property paperwork, Irish foreign birth registration forms and passport applications to this Leeds notary describe a consistently efficient process from first enquiry to collection. The initial quotation is frequently noted for being itemised, with costs and requirements made plain before any work begins, and several reviewers remark on how quickly urgent affidavits and death certificates are legalised for use abroad. Louise Morley is named repeatedly for her responsiveness and warm manner, including replies to emails sent late at night, while Christopher Atkinson is described as thorough, detailed and careful in his handling of documents.

Communication before and after the appointment is a point that comes up often: scanned copies are sent over promptly, progress is confirmed in advance, and arrangements for collecting completed paperwork are made without fuss. Clients also value the face-to-face approach, finding it preferable to remote alternatives, with identification certified and signatures witnessed in a single visit. The courteous handling of applications connected to foreign birth registration and passport matters, together with clear answers on what authorities require, is mentioned regularly, and completed notarised certificates are returned ready for submission overseas.

Legal servicesTranslation service

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

AA
Ali Abdulrahman4 July 2026

I went to notarise a document the lady was very nice and lovely but the guy was very rude He'll talk to you like you're stupid and that he's the only one who knows everything. I would never recommend going there

CK
Charlotte Kernohan18 May 2026

Excellent service, could not recommend highly enough. There were a lot of online services out there but I wanted face to face as never had to get Notary or have documents apostilled. So glad I found Atkinson Notary, Louise was very helpful and friendly and very responsive, she made the whole process, swift, easy and painless and also very good value compared to other online, faceless services. Could not recommend highly enough - thank you!!

MB
Mo Bobat29 April 2026

​I can’t recommend Atkinson Notary enough! I needed an apostille for my father’s death certificate quickly, and the team was fantastic. I dropped the document off with Louise at their Leeds office, and the whole process was smooth, friendly, and fast. It was ready for collection just four days later. ​When I went to pick it up, I asked about getting a second copy. Chris Atkinson was incredibly helpful and provided me with a notarised certificate right then and there at no extra cost. Truly excellent service that went above and beyond. If you need a notary in Leeds, definitely go here!

M
Mell16 April 2026

Brilliant service. I needed two documents apostilled urgently, and Louise explained everything clearly and started the process immediately. There were a few hiccups on my end, but she guided me through what I needed to do and was able to collect my documents very quickly. I would definitely recommend Atkinson Notary.

M
MaryEllen6 January 2026

I have visited two times now with matters relating to Irish foreign birth and passport applications. Both times I can say that Louise has amazing communication! She always replies to emails so quickly and she is very welcoming and kind. Christopher is fantastic at what he does and is really detail oriented. He takes amazing care when carrying out his work. The office is very easy to find, information is sent via email very quickly, and I am very thankful to Louise and Christopher for all of their help this year!

MR
Michael Ruff14 November 2025

I required some assistance with an Irish Foreign Birth Registration application i.e. someone to witness me sign the application form and to take certified copies of my ID documents. I found Atkinsonnotary on Google and filled out their form querying if they could assist me with this, I did this quite late at night and within a few minutes Christopher Atkinson replied advising that he could definitely help with this and that he would send me more details during normal office hours. I was delighted at the quick response. As promised I was sent all of the information I needed by email within minutes of normal office hours on the next working day. I'm pleased that costs were very clear, fair and transparent and explained upfront, which were in my opinion very reasonable for the excellent service provided. Louise Morley was able to answer all the questions I had beforehand via email, could not fault Louise at all for her speed, I'd have a reply back every time within a couple of minutes, which is great. Louise was very accommodating in booking me in for an appointment on the day I required, with only a couple of days notice, which I'm very grateful for. The office is in the shared use Joseph's Well building just round the corner from the university. The building does have a big gated car park, not sure if you can use this, but I booked a space round the corner at The Ribbon Residence Car Park via Just park, which was less than 1 minute walk away. Upon meeting Christopher Atkinson and Louise Morley, they were both very courteous, efficient and professional. I just sat back and they took care of everything within about 10 minutes. They read through the application requirements and checked everything off ensuring everything was correct, certified my documents and witnessed my application. Really couldn't have asked for a better service. Highly recommend them to anyone else going through a similar process. Thanks to you both. Mike.

KG
Katie Gaunt13 November 2025

I contacted Atkinson Notary because I required an affidavit acceptable for business related matters in Italy. In my initial enquiry I spoke to Louise Morley on the telephone and explained the situation to her. Louise has guided me through it all with a genuine professional courtesy and diligence. The whole process (including the associated costs) were made absolutely clear to me. All my communications were dealt with in a prompt, conscientious and friendly manner. Mr Atkinson was exactly the same in his thorough and professional manner. It is a rare thing these days to experience such a high standard of professional service.

Notaries in Leeds compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 3 businesses in this category in Leeds are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Atkinson Notary (this page)★ 4,7154No
2Northern Notarial Services Limited★ 5,017No
3Notary Public Leeds★ 3,02Yes
Contact
+441138160116www.atkinsonnotary.comE7, Josephs Well, Hanover Ln, Leeds LS3 1AB
Working hours
Monday08:30–16:30
Tuesday08:30–16:30
Wednesday08:30–16:30
Thursday08:30–16:30
Friday08:30–16:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed