Notarial Services

A notary public is a qualified legal professional who is authorised to authenticate and certify documents, administer oaths, witness signatures, and perform other important legal functions. They act as a neutral and impartial officer of the law, ensuring the validity and authenticity of documents for use both domestically and internationally.

Some common services provided by Australian notaries include:

1. Notarisation of documents: Verifying the authenticity of signatures on legal documents, such as contracts, affidavits, powers of attorney, statutory declarations, and other important papers.

2. Certification of copies: Notaries can certify copies of original documents, making them legally equivalent to the originals. This is often required when presenting documents in foreign countries or for official purposes.

3. Authentication: Notaries may authenticate the signatures and seals of public officials, ensuring the legitimacy of government-issued documents for use overseas. They may also assist with the apostille of documents, which is a form of international authentication.

4. Witnessing of agreements: Notaries can serve as impartial witnesses for the signing of agreements or contracts, ensuring that the parties involved sign voluntarily and without coercion.

5. Affidavits and statutory declarations: Notaries can administer oaths or affirmations for affidavits and statutory declarations, making them legally binding.