What’s the difference between a Notary and a Solicitor / Lawyer? It depends on the country, given the notarial branch of the legal profession is probably the oldest. In Australia and other common law countries the role of Notary bears similarities to both solicitor and JP, generally in regard to international certification and attestation but also in drawing up documents. In civil law countries the notarial role is more domestic and inquisitorial in nature.
Can you advise me on how these documents should be used overseas? We do advise on the notarial work but you should get assistance from a professional (usually a lawyer or notary) in the other country about what is required there. Unfortunately, with so many nations around the world we could never know the law and procedure for everywhere.
Can you arrange for the documents to be sent to DFAT? We can, but it is quicker and cheaper for clients to make those arrangements themselves. Look at our Apostilles page for how it can be done either by post or in person.
How much are your fees? For simple matters our fees are $100 for the first document and $50 per document thereafter plus GST. For notarial certificates (for use with Apostille or Authentication) it is $100 for the certificate and $50 per document thereafter plus GST.
What if I have a large bundle of documents? For large volume matters, we are happy to agree a reasonable, fixed fee.
Please Contact Us for further information.
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