Notary Public Services
Why Choose John Pearce?
John Pearce provides notarial services that are appreciated by his hundreds of past clients, evident in his testimonials. His care and concern for every client ensures the process of notarising documents is simple and convenient.
If you are in need of notary services within the Melbourne Central Business District or the Eastern Suburbs, John can provide you with personal service from his offices or provide a mobile service in the Melbourne CBD by appointment.
What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public is a person recognised by law as having the ability, amongst other things, to:
- certify that copies of documents are authentic, especially if the certified copies are to be produced overseas;
- witness signatures on documents, including Powers of Attorney, which are for production in another country.
What Does John Pearce Offer?
John Pearce provides personalised, flexible and cost effective solutions for all of your notarisation needs, with after hours and weekend availability. His services include:
- Verifying the signing of documents
- Certifying copies of documents
- Preparing, attesting and certifying deeds and other documents
- Providing certificates of law for use overseas
- Taking declarations and receiving affidavits for production overseas
- Noting ships protests and preparing extended protests
- Noting and protesting bills of exchange
- Arranging for the Issuing of Apostille/Authentication Certifcates from DFAT
- Arranging for legalisation of documents from Embassies/Consulates
Why use a Notary Public?
A Notary Public is a person recognised by law as having the ability to verify signatures and authenticate documents for production overseas. A Notary holds a unique office of trust and fidelity within the legal system.
A Notary Public uses an official stamp and notarial seal which are placed on official documents. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) retains a copy of a Notary’s seal and signature so that, where applicable for a particular country, DFAT can provide an Authentication Certificate or Apostille Certificate as to the authenticity of the Notary’s signature and seal.