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Melbourne Public Notary Services for Individuals and Businesses
Get your documents certified by a registered Melbourne Public Notary.
Looking for a local Notary Public? Sharelle is a senior legal practitioner qualified to notarise documents for use internationally. If you submit an enquiry with the details of what you are seeking to be notarised Sharelle can then provide a quote.
Comprehensive Notarial Services in Melbourne
Everything you need in one place.
For fees and detailed information on each service, download the Society of Notaries Scale of Fees.
Oaths, declarations & attestations
Affirmations or statements verifying that information is true or authentic.
Certifying copy documents
Verification that a reproduced document is a true and accurate copy of the original.
Powers of Attorney in private form
Validation of private documents that grant a person authority to act on another's behalf.
Australian academic documents
Notarisation of educational records and credentials from Australian institutions.
Authentic form documents
Certification of documents that confirm their originality and validity in a legally recognised manner.
Ship’s protests
Documentation regarding damage or mishaps that occur at sea or relating to maritime activities.
Duplicates
Provision of additional notarised copies of original documents.
Other notarial certificates
Specialised notarial services tailored to your specific legal or official needs.
Our Three-Step Notarisation Process
Easy as “1, 2, 3”.
We understand the process of notarising your documents may seem overwhelming and complicated. We also know that taking time out of your day to get documents notarised is probably the last thing you feel like doing… That’s why we have streamlined the process as much as possible. Priding ourselves on efficiency, you can follow three simple steps.
1.
Initiate.
Upload your documents and let us know what you seek to be notarised.
2.
Coordinate.
We will respond to you with a quote and let you know if we need any additional information or documents (including ID) from you.
3.
Notarise.
You attend our conveniently located Kew office to finalise the documents.
Book Your Notary Service
It’s easy to prove and secure documents with SC Notary.
Get NotarisedSee Price GuideProfessional Accreditation
Sharelle Staff, Notary Public.
Sharelle was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia in 2005, and appointed a Notary Public by the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2022. She is also a member of The Society of Notaries of Victoria.
Alongside her work at SC Notary, Sharelle is a Senior Partner and Accredited Commercial Law Specialist at Scanlan Carroll Business Lawyers. Her background in commercial law means she is well-versed in the broader context in which notarial services are often needed.
Common Notary Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions.
Navigating legal documentation can sometimes be intricate. We’re here to answer your questions, provide clarity, and help you feel informed at every step.
The specifics depend on the receiving country and their requirements but we will let you know exactly what we need from you when you contact us. This might include:
– The original document/s.
– A valid Photo ID (Passport, Driver’s Licence, Proof of Age Card or Student I-Card from a recognised University or an accredited Government educational institution).
– A valid Address Proof Document (Bank Statements, Utility Invoices or Council Demand Notices).
– The instructions you have received from the overseas destination.
If a document is being signed on behalf of a company, then we may need:
1. A current company extract from ASIC.
2. Evidence that the authorised person has the authority to sign.
3. A Photo Identity Document of the authorised person who is signing on behalf of the Company.
As convenient as it would be, we cannot notarise documents electronically.
I need something notarised urgently, can I have it done today?
If you have a strict deadline, we will more than likely be able to accommodate you on the same day — even within a matter of hours.
My document has already been signed but this wasn’t witnessed by a Notary Public — can you still notarise it?
No — any document(s) signed in the absence of a Notary Public will not be notarised. We need to ensure the signature is authentic and that the person who signs it is who they say they are.
This depends on what service you need, but all our fees are transparent and governed by The Society of Notaries of Victoria. You are welcome to download the Society of Notaries Scale of Fees to see the full costs associated with your notary service. If you have any questions about this, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Once you attend our office it usually takes 15 minutes per document depending on the volume of documents. There is preparation that needs to happen before that, but our team coordinates and organises all the necessary paperwork before you arrive and then verifies the certificates once you provide your documents.
A Notary and a Justice of the Peace (JP) have different roles, responsibilities, and powers. A Notary can do everything a JP can, but a JP cannot notarise documents for international purposes.
A Notary must first be a Lawyer and have completed five years of legal practice. They must apply through the Legal Profession Admission Board, be appointed by the Supreme Court, and must complete the prescribed Notarial Practice Course.