Auckland: Ashima Singh, Barrister and Solicitor at Auckland-based Legal Associates, has become the first India-born woman to be appointed a Notary Public in New Zealand. Also a co-founder at Legal Associates, she earned her Bachelor of Law degree from University of Auckland in 2011 and was thereafter admitted to the High Court of New Zealand.
She graduated from Delhi University in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.Notary service is usually sought when the validity of a document needs to be verified for overseas use. In her new role, Singh will sign and seal documents that people are asked to provide for overseas use such as to government agencies, courts, and commercial contracts.