Good preparation saves money

There are simple things you can do to save money before you see a notary. Otherwise a notary is entitled to charge for the time it takes to do this work. If you are having documents certified as true copies you do not need the notary to make the copy (since the notary...

Can a notary issue an “Apostille”?

In Austalia, documents can only be apostillised or authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. You cannot, however, obtain an apostille (or have documents authenticated) until the notary function is performed. This is the case unless the documents are original...

Can I use a JP instead of a notary?

I get asked this question often. “Can I use a JP to take care of my documents? JP’s don’t charge but notaries do?” Notaries and JP’s perform similar functions in that they both witness documents, take oaths and verify copies of originals....

Check Your Forms

Often forms are created overseas and need to be signed by the person the form is about and also by a notary. Before you see the notary you need to read the forms and see if they require the notary to say things about you. In almost all cases a notary will not be in a...