Notary Public & Apostille Services
Fast & Reliable Service.
We provide fast and reliable online and mobile notary services, servicing individuals and business across Australia. We work with Consulates and Embassies to prepare documentation, assist with Authentication & Apostille and provide other notarial services to our valued customers from our office here on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
Some of our Most Common Services
Certified copy of a document / Witnessing a signature (1 Page Single Document)
DELIVERED BY: Face to Face Consult at our offices in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Attend our offices where our Notary will certify a copy your document as a “true copy” or witness your signature on a document.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This service is for when you only need a certified true copy of a document (E.g. like a passport, birth certificate, or driver's license) verified as a "true copy" of the original.
It is limited to a single (1) page document / copy. Additional pages of the same document are an additional $20 per page of the same document. If it is a different document, an additional $100 fee applies.
IMPORTANT NOTE: No Notarial Certificate is issued with this service.
More Information on Notarial Certificates:
Please check if your country requires a Notarial Certificate. Some receiving authorities for international documents may be satisfied with a Notary Public’s stamp only rather than a fully legalized, sealed, and bound certificate, though this depends heavily on the destination country's requirements and the level of authentication required.
Key Distinctions:
Notarization (Needs Certificate): Involves witnessing a signature and verifying identity. A separate notarial certificate is typically prepared, signed, and sealed to the document if you require verification of your identity or signature. An additional fee of $100 applies if a Notarial Certificate is required.
Certification (Stamp Only): Focuses on verifying that a copy of a document is accurate, complete, and true. It often does not require the same formal certificate, as the stamp on the document itself serves this purpose.
Disclaimer: Requirements for notarisation vary by jurisdiction. Always check with the receiving authority to determine if a stamp only is sufficient.
Notarial Certificate: Notarised copy of a document / Witnessing a signature (1 Page Single Document)
DELIVERED BY: Face to Face Consult at our offices in the heart of the Gold Coast.
Attend our offices where our Notary will authenticate your identity, notarise a copy your document as a “true copy” (or seal your signature on a document), and provide you with a Notarial Certificate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This service is for when you require notarised documentation.
It is limited to a single (1) page document / copy. Additional pages of the same document are an additional $20 per page of the same document. If it is a different document, an additional $100 fee applies. A Notarial Certificate is issued with this service.
More Information on Notarial Certificates:
Please check if your country requires a Notarial Certificate. Some receiving authorities for international documents may be satisfied with a Notary Public’s stamp only rather than a fully legalized, sealed, and bound certificate, though this depends heavily on the destination country's requirements and the level of authentication required.
Key Distinctions:
Notarization (Needs Certificate): Involves witnessing a signature and verifying identity. A separate notarial certificate is typically prepared, signed, and sealed to the document if you require verification of your identity or signature. You will require a Notarial Certificate if you require an Apostille. An apostille validates the signature of the notary or the government official, ensuring the document is acceptable in other Hague Convention countries.
Certification (Stamp Only): Focuses on verifying that a copy of a document is accurate, complete, and true. It often does not require the same formal certificate, as the stamp on the document itself serves this purpose.
Disclaimer: Requirements for notarisation vary by jurisdiction. Always check with the receiving authority to determine if a stamp only is sufficient.
Execution of a Foreign Power of Attorney (Single 1 - 2 page document)
Our Notary can assist you with the execution of your Foreign Power of Attorney (in any language).
For this service you will need to provide our Notary with a copy of your passport and the Power of Attorney document before execution. You can send this by email.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This service includes a Notary Certificate. Please note that you will need to check whether you also require an Apostille / Authentication of the document. Please contact us should you have any questions.
Disclaimer: Requirements for notarisation vary by jurisdiction. Always check with the receiving authority to determine if an Apostille or Authentication is required.
Express Apostille / Authentication Service for a single document
2 - 5 Business days
Avoid the long wait times at the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) when it comes to obtaining an Apostille / Authentication of your documents. Our Notary Public can obtain a priority service at DFAT resulting in return times of approximately 2 - 5 business days.
This service is available to you whether or not you have had your documents notarised by us.
You can either:
a. If you have had your documents notarised by us, we can attend to DFAT Apostille on your behalf or
b. If you have had your documents notarised by another notary, you can post / deliver your notarised
document to us and then we will attend DFAT Apostille on your behalf.
This service is a good option if you require your documents quickly.
This service assists our clients in obtaining an fast Apostille / Authorisation of their documentation, avoiding the otherwise long (often weeks’) wait times to obtain an appointment and the travel time and costs associated with attending in person.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Documents must already be notarised prior to this service being available. This service includes the DFAT Fee of $105 for a single document. While unlikely, should DFAT deem additional fees are payable, you will need to pay these to us before return of your documents. Please contact us should you have any questions.
Disclaimer: Requirements for notarisation vary by jurisdiction. Always check with the receiving authority to determine if an Apostille or Authentication is required.
Hassle Free
Complete Express Notarial Certificate & Apostille / Authentication Package (1 - 5 Page Document)
This service is a complete service and includes:
Witnessing the execution of your document OR
Certifying a copy as a true copy;
Providing you with a Notarial Certificate;
Attending DFAT on your behalf to obtain an Apostille / Authentication (express service); and
Returning the completed document to you.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This service is an end service unless your country also requires you to provide your document to your Embassy / Consulate after Authentication by DFAT.
A Notarial Certificate is issued with this service.
The DFAT lodgement fee of $105 is included in this service fee.
There will be no requirement for you to make an appointment with DFAT and wait for the Apostille / Authentication.
More Information on Notarial Certificates:
Please check if your country requires a Notarial Certificate. Some receiving authorities for international documents may be satisfied with a Notary Public’s stamp only rather than a fully legalized, sealed, and bound certificate, though this depends heavily on the destination country's requirements and the level of authentication required.
Key Distinctions:
Notarization (Needs Certificate): Involves witnessing a signature and verifying identity. A separate notarial certificate is typically prepared, signed, and sealed to the document if you require verification of your identity or signature. You will require a Notarial Certificate if you require an Apostille. An apostille validates the signature of the notary or the government official, ensuring the document is acceptable in other Hague Convention countries.
Certification (Stamp Only): Focuses on verifying that a copy of a document is accurate, complete, and true. It often does not require the same formal certificate, as the stamp on the document itself serves this purpose.
Disclaimer: Requirements for notarisation vary by jurisdiction. Always check with the receiving authority to determine if a stamp only is sufficient.
Explore some of our most common services.
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A Russian Power of Attorney (POA) allows a trusted person to act on your behalf in Russia. This could be to manage your property, banking, legal matters or collecting documents on your behalf.
It must be in Russian, dated, and signed in person before a notary public who will also require you to verify your identity.
It requires notarisation by a notary public and then Apostille obtained from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
You can either have your Russian Power of Attorney drafted by your Russian lawyer or reach out to us for us to assist. -
A Power of Attorney (POA) at Chase Bank USA serves to authorize a trusted agent to manage your financial assets on your behalf. This may include opening / closing accounts, making withdrawals and trading securities.
It provides general asset management, account access and control and loan management.
For Chase banking, visit this Certification of Agent Regarding Power of Attorney outlining specific authorities granted.
When you are ready to make the Power of Attorney, you will need to complete the forms and visit one a notary public to witness your signature and verify your identity.
This document will need to be notarized and an Apostille obtained from DFAT. We can assist you with this.
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We often assist Australian Migration agents with Chinese nationals seeking to obtain further documentation from China in relation to their visa application.
When making requests of China for additional documentation, you may require notarisation of identity documents. We can assist you with this. -
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) affidavit is a notarized document used to verify the identity of an account holder and secure ownership, primarily when removing lost Multi-Facotr Authentication (MFA) devices. It acts as a sworn statement to regain access to a locked account. Other usage examples include supporting Data Subject Rights Requests (DSAR) to prove identity.
Key Aspects and Usage Examples
MFA Removal: If you lose your MFA device (phone, token), AWS requires this affidavit, often called the "MFA Identity Verification Form," to prove you own the account before disabling MFA.
Data Privacy (DSAR): If you are not a current customer but are making a request regarding your data (e.g., deletion), AWS may require a notarized affidavit as part of identity verification.
Account Recovery: It is a formal, legal document affirming that you are the rightful user, often used to bypass security hurdles when other verification methods fail.
Common Synonyms & Related Terms include MFA Identity Verification Form, Notarized Affidavit of Identity and Account Ownership Affidavit.
Content of the Affidavit
The form generally requires:Account Details: Email, account number, name, and billing address.
Sworn Statement: A declaration that you are the owner.
Indemnification: An agreement to indemnify AWS against liability.
Notarization: It must be signed in front of a notary public
A copy of the MFA Identity Verification Form and Affidavit can be found here: MFA Identity Verification Form & Affidavit
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A ship protest is a formal declaration made before a notary public by a ship’s master following an incident at sea—such as severe weather, cargo damage, or navigational challenges—that may have affected the vessel, cargo, or voyage.
This important maritime document helps preserve the rights of the shipowner, master, and other interested parties by officially recording the circumstances of the event.
Timely noting and extending of a protest can be critical in protecting against future claims or disputes.
We provide prompt and professional notarial services for noting and extending ship protests, with a clear understanding of the urgency and precision required in maritime matters. Whether you are a ship’s master, agent, or representative, we ensure the process is handled efficiently and in accordance with legal requirements.
If you require assistance with a ship protest, we welcome you to get in touch for reliable, knowledgeable support.
About Us
We regularly notarise documents for many international companies and private individuals ranging from assisting with foreign company registration through to certifying copies of passports for individuals.
With a legal background in both general practice law and international law, we are experts in assisting our clients with complex legalisation processes.
