Ken Yasumoto-Nicolson <ken_nicolson@hotmail.com> wrote:

> As I'm a stingy git, paying the British Embassy UKP15 to photocopy my
> passport and sign a form letter seems too much, what with all the
> additional hassle of getting to the consulate.

Try going to Fortress America.  "Stingy" and "British" in the same
sentence.  What a coincidence.

> However, I understand that you can get any professional of any
> nationality to do the deed, but unfortunately I don't know the wording
> required. I plan to ask my dentist, so if anyone is familiar with the
> required wording, could they tell me please.

You mean a notary public, correct?  I think that your 15 quid will seem
cheap when you check the prices for a Japanese professional...

-- 
Matt
matt@gol.com