How to notarise Academic Transcripts?

  If for any reason DFAT asks you to have your academic documents notarised the notary will need to verify that the document is genuine, eg Degree Certificate or Academic Qualification (in the case of results). Sometimes the Notary can do this online after being...

Can the notary witness a document by video call?

Parts of the world are moving to electronic witnessing. Some states in the USA are permitting this. In Australia the answer is no. A notary in Australia must be physically present to witness a person sign a document. The regulatory system in Australia is not at the...

Name on India Passport different to licence

You may be requested to notarise a statement saying that your different names on your India Passport and India Driving Licence relate to you. The notary can prepare this statement and then notarise it. The notary will charge you for the preparation and then also the...

Which is cheaper: Fly back home or see the Notary?

Notaries in Australia are not cheap. They are qualified lawyers with several years experience. The fee scale for Notaries in NSW can be found at www.notarynsw.org.au/fees-scale. Mostly you are being asked to notarise the documents in Australia because you are not in...

Verifying Copy Documents – How to Save Money

Professional time is a consideration in what notaries charge and what if any discount they are able to give. Therefore it makes sense to do everything you can before you see a notary. Its amazing how many people come in unprepared and what should have been a ten...