For the purpose of a work permit application, bank account application or any other instance when you may need your identity verified, you will need a Cayman Islands Notary Public to certify that the document is an authentic and correct copy of the original.
Notaries Public
Notary Public or Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available either through law firms or from independent operators. You can find a list of all licensed and active notaries on the Judicial website.
Whilst a document authorised by a Notary Public is needed for overseas use, if you need a certified copy of a document for local use only, a JP can authorise your document for free. The Justice of the Peace Association has an office at the Government Administration Building, which is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-12pm for document certification. Have your passport or driver’s licence handy when you need their services, as they need to verify your details and write your passport number in their records.
The standard charge is CI$25 per stamp, however, the drawing and engrossing of bottomry and respondentia bonds attracts a fee of CI$65. Some will also charge a call-out fee if you want them to visit you to notarise documents, particularly outside of normal office hours.
Below is a list of active Notary Publics that you could contact. Alternatively, contact Joy Basdeo MBE, JP, a local Justice of the Peace and Notary public in the Cayman Islands who can authorise official documents, including passport applications. Tel: (Tel: (345) 525 6551) or visit Judicial Professional Listings for a full list of local JPs.
