Before anyone can operate as a Notary Public, he / she must first be licensed to notarise documents. These licences are granted by the Office of the Attorney General, and must be renewed annually.
In order to qualify for this, persons must be:
Warning to Notaries:
Revocation of your licence shall occur if you are not in compliance with the Notaries Act, and the public will be notified of the revocation.
In order to access this eService the applicant must possess a NIB number and a debit or credit card.
None.
The fees are BS$125 for new applications and BS$250 for renewals. Please note that when applying for renewals, all outstanding arrears must be paid in full.
The Office of The Attorney General
John F. Kennedy Drive
Immediately West of Ministry of Public Works
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-0477, 502-8059
Fax. (242) 356-1479
E-mail. attgcustomerservice@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.