The Harris Firm - Minato City, Tokyo

Mallard Dabbling

PSA: YOU CANNOT USE THEIR NOTARY SERVICE FOR THE "Sworn Affidavit of Competency to Marry". The Japanese government will only accept an affidavit from the US Embassy. The Harris Firm knows this but will take your money anyway.

On top of that they are unprofessional. They pretend to be overly friendly, hoping you will listen when they recommend services you do not need. They acted like they haven't signed an affidavit to marry before. Then recommended they sign a Japanese translation of the form (for 5000 yen extra). When I said I don't need it they said "Oh okay but I think the last person I helped with this form needed it". Clearly caught in a lie. On top of that, you can't even use them to sign an affidavit to marry, the Japanese government will not accept it. They have been in business long enough to know this, but are happy to lie and take your money.

Mamori Baek

Fantastic experience. Smooth and professional. I would definitely recommend this place over the embassy. The office space is comfortable and the location is very convenient from Azabu Juban. For anyone curious, they don't offer legal advice so make sure you check with your lawyer(s) and prepare all the documentation (and bring witnesses if needed).

It was a great experience getting my documents notarized and the courier service is convenient for those who need to make sure their documents reach the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Thank you so much for helping me, I definitely recommend this to anyone needing to notarize documents! Keep up the good work guys!

Alan Robles

I used his services for a "Sworn Affidavit of Competency to Marry" BUT, and this is a big BUT, I went in person to ask the Takasaki, Gunma City Hall, if they would take his notarization instead of the US Embassy's, because the Embassy had no appointments anytime soon, and I needed to be officially married as soon as possible because of some family circumstances.
Takasaki said yes and they asked me to get signatures on both forms because he isn't part of the Embassy.

TL:DR his services work for the "Sworn Affidavit of Competency to Marry" BUT you have to double and triple check with your city hall first and ideally you get to talk with the same person when you go turn in the documents, so it all goes smoothly.

Also, Mr. Harris was very friendly and accomodating when I used his services and needed to use an alternative payment because my credit card was locked. I will definitely use his services again in the future.

Dan Burkhart

I used the Harris Firm for notary services - great experience! Fast, professional, and no need to make an appointment weeks in advance (and go through security) at the US embassy!

Winter Spencer

The process was very quick and he is very professional. It’s very difficult to get an appointment for a Notary at the US Embassy these days. This is a great alternative.

Michael K. Tran

Responsive in getting an emergency notary completed. Very friendly attorneys and professional here, willing to help me in a very complex situation.

Damon Bratcher

US Embassy was booked 3 weeks out and Harris Firm was able to see me on the next business day. Read the website, book your appointment, show up on time / a little early, and you'll be in and out quickly - I'm completely satisfied. Will absolutely use again if in need of a notary. *Update: I needed some support to validate the notarization and the Harris Firm provided it within 24 hours at no additional charge - great customer service!

Lapin Dubonheur

Good notary service. The Harris Firm delivered the witnesses required for notarization of our documents (traditional in-person notarization not an e-notarization) as well as the required after sales support in a tight deadline transaction.