by Paula Teague | Oct 17, 2019 | Articles
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...
by Paula Teague | Sep 17, 2019 | Articles
It happens more often than you think. People need to sign something before a notary as witness but they sign the documents before they come in. I then have to request that they sign the document again so I can witness the signing. It is not a good look to have two...
by Paula Teague | Aug 17, 2019 | Articles
The answer is “It depends” There is one argument that if the notary simply identifies you and makes it clear that he or she does not understand the language and is just performing the notarial witnessing function, then the notary can perform this role....
by Paula Teague | Jul 17, 2019 | Articles
Most people want to know how much the notary will charge for notarising their documents. A notary cannot give a definitive quote until he or she sees your documents and can assess your exact matter requirements. The notary, however, can give you a guide as to how much...
by Paula Teague | Jun 17, 2019 | Articles
I often get asked the following “I need an Apostille. Can you provide one?” A notary cannot issue an Apostille. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) is the only body in Australia that can issue an Apostille. Although there are exceptions, DFAT will not...
by Paula Teague | May 17, 2019 | Articles
Some powers of attorney and other documents need a notary to witness the document plus two additional witnesses. I have seen these documents more than once. Usually the client doesn’t inform me and then I have to quickly find two colleagues to witness the signatures....
