Personal Notary Services

Trusted Notarial Support for Documents You Need to Use Overseas

When a foreign government, university, or legal body requests a document to be “notarised,” they’re asking for confirmation that it’s genuine and legally recognised outside Australia.

At TranQuill Legal, we provide professional personal notary services to individuals who need to validate documents for use overseas. Whether you’re handling family, legal, education, or property matters, we make sure your documents are correctly certified and meet international legal standards.

Our office is located in central Canberra, and we assist clients across the ACT and beyond.

Book a Notary Appointment

What We Can Notarise for You

Certifying true copies of passports, birth and marriage certificates, academic records, and identification
Witnessing signatures on powers of attorney, statutory declarations, or international consent forms
Notarising legal documents such as wills, property deeds, and contracts
Verifying the authenticity of academic or legal documents
Issuing attested copies under seal (exemplification)
Administering oaths and affirmations for use locally or overseas
Preparing ships’ protests and contesting bills of exchange (specialist matters)

Not sure if you need a notary or just a Justice of the Peace? Contact us and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Apostille & DFAT Assistance

For many countries, notarisation alone isn’t enough — you may also need:

An Apostille (for countries in the Hague Convention), or
Authentication and embassy legalisation (for other destinations)

We can assist with:

Preparing documents to meet DFAT standards
Lodging them with DFAT for apostille or authentication
Helping coordinate legalisation through embassies (extra charges apply)

Before Your Appointment

To make your notary appointment efficient, please bring:

🗂️ The original document(s) you need notarised
🪪 Valid identification — preferably a passport or driver’s licence
📝 Any forms or instructions required by the receiving country
💳 Payment via card, EFT, or Osko (we do not accept cash)

Appointments typically take around 30 minutes, depending on the number and type of documents.

Common Personal Documents We Notarise

Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Divorce orders or custody agreements
Academic degrees, diplomas, and transcripts
Medical reports or police clearances
Child travel consent forms
Wills and powers of attorney
Real estate forms or statutory declarations

Why Choose TranQuill Legal?

Experienced Notary Public with international recognition
Trusted by clients across Canberra and beyond
Clear advice and document preparation
Support with apostille and embassy requirements
Fast, respectful, and confidential service

Notarial needs often arise unexpectedly — we’ll do our best to find a time that works for you.

📞 Call us on +61 2 6140 5311

📩 Email: info@tranquill.com.au