Notary Public Canberra | Professional Notary Services in the ACT

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Notary Services in Canberra for Individuals

Our Canberra notary public regularly assists individuals who need notarised documents for overseas use, including:

  • Letters or forms required by foreign government agencies
  • Passports, ID cards, and birth certificates
  • Powers of attorney or statutory declarations
  • Wills and estate-related documents
  • Property transfers or real estate paperwork
  • Educational qualifications, degrees, and transcripts
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Corporate Notary Services in Canberra

For businesses and corporate professionals in Canberra and the ACT, we offer full notarial support to streamline international operations and reduce legal risk. Common documents include:

  • Commercial powers of attorney
  • Company registration certificates
  • International business contracts
  • Board resolutions or corporate authorisations
  • Intellectual property assignments
  • Trade and export documentation
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Apostille & DFAT Assistance in Canberra

Some documents need additional certification to be accepted overseas — such as an Apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or Authentication (for non-Hague countries).

Our Canberra notary service can assist with:

  • Preparing documents to meet DFAT standards
  • Lodging with DFAT for apostille or authentication
  • Coordinating embassy or consulate legalisation (if required)

We’ll explain what’s needed for your destination country and take care of the formalities, saving you time and ensuring compliance.

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Complete Notarial Services Available in Canberra

  • Certifying true copies of documents
  • Witnessing signatures on legal forms (Australia or overseas)
  • Administering oaths and declarations
  • Verifying and authenticating the genuineness of documents
  • Exemplifying official documents (attested copies under seal)
  • Noting and protesting bills of exchange
  • Preparing ships’ protests (for maritime law matters)
  • Lodging with DFAT for Apostille or Authentication
  • Advising on document legalisation through foreign embassies and consulates

Frequently Asked Questions – Notary Public Canberra

A Notary Public (also called a Public Notary) is a senior Australian solicitor with additional legal authority to witness signatures, certify documents for overseas use, administer oaths and declarations, prepare certificates of Australian law for foreign jurisdictions, and authenticate documents for international acceptance. Owen Harris at TranQuill Legal has been appointed as a Notary Public by the ACT Supreme Court and is a Fellow of the Australia and New Zealand College of Notaries.

A Justice of the Peace (JP) can certify documents for use within Australia, but their certification is not recognised internationally. A Notary Public has the legal authority to certify documents for use overseas and their certification is accepted in foreign countries. If you need documents for international use, you must use a Notary Public.

Notary fees vary depending on the complexity and number of documents. We provide transparent pricing and will give you a clear quote before proceeding. Either fill out this quote form or contact us directly

An Apostille is an additional certification required for documents being used in countries that are part of the Hague Convention. It’s issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) after a document has been notarised. We can advise whether your destination country requires an Apostille and assist with lodging your documents with DFAT.

Yes, we can notarise documents in foreign languages. However, we may require a certified translation depending on the destination country’s requirements. We’ll advise you on what’s needed for your specific situation.

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To book a notary appointment or ask a question about document requirements, just get in touch:

We’re happy to advise on what documents you need, how the process works, and what the next steps are for international use.

📞 Call us on +61 2 6140 5311

📩 Email info@tranquill.com.au

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Why Choose TranQuill Legal?

  • Appointed Notary Public with international authority
  • Convenient location in Canberra’s Civic Centre
  • Fast, efficient turnaround — especially for time-sensitive matters
  • Clear communication and practical advice
  • Integrated legal and migration support for complex matters