Notary Public for documuments used in international adoptions
Assistance for International or Intercountry Adoption
Couples looking to adopt children from overseas must go through a number of assessments and checks from both local and foreign authorities and government agencies. If you are sending documents overseas, then you may be required to have those documents notarised by a notary public. Phang Legal provides the services of a notary public.
What is a notary public?
A notary public, also known as a public notary, is a lawyer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations, witness and authenticate documents and perform certain other acts in relation to documents in Australia but intended to be used overseas.
What does a notary public do?
- A notary public attests documents and certifies the execution of the documents.
- A notary public prepares and certifies certain legal documents.
- A notary public administers oaths, witnesses affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents.
- A notary public certifies copies of the documents.
If you require our general notary public services, please visit our website for more information http://www.phanglegal.com.au/expertise_notary.html.
Want to know more about Phang Legal?
Links that may interest you:
- Australian Government - Attorney General's Department
- Department of Community Services - Intercountry Adoptions
- Australian Society for Intercountry Aid for Children NSW
- Adoptive Families Association (ACT) Inc
CLICK the following links for more information regarding some of our fixed professional fees:
Notary Public Fees
CLICK HERE FOR RECOMMENDED NOTARIAL FEES - The Society of Notaries of New South Wales
This scale sets out the proposed notarial fee inclusive of GST for various notarial services. All other outlays, out of pocket expenses and other disbursements may be added to the scale subject to the nature of the service required and may incur our professional fee at an hourly rate.
Our notary public fees are LOWER than the recommended notary public fees.
We would be pleased to provide you with an estimate for any notarial service that you may require. Quotes will only be provided on physical assessment of your documents. All services are provided by appointment only. Appointments outside normal business hours, or by 'home/office visit' by a mobile notary may incur additional fees. We generally accept payment by cash, or by company cheque. Credit card payments incur a surcharge.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our notarial services and the associated notarial fees. You may also direct all enquiries to:
The Notary Public
Phang Legal Pty Limited
PO Box 1375, Parramatta NSW 2124 AU