International · Adelaide & South Australia
Notary Public in Adelaide
Yes — Zed Legal Australia provides notary public services in Adelaide, including document authentication and certification, certified copies, apostille certification through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), corporate and commercial notarisation, and powers of attorney for use overseas.
A notary public authenticates documents for international use. We provide fast, precise notarial services accepted by foreign governments, courts and institutions — for the documents that need to travel.
A notary public is an officer appointed by the Supreme Court whose seal and signature are recognised internationally. The notary verifies identity, authenticates the execution of documents, certifies true copies and administers oaths for documents intended for use outside Australia. This is different from a Justice of the Peace, whose certification is generally not accepted by foreign authorities.
If an overseas bank, court, university, company registry or government department asks you to have a document "notarised", they almost always require a qualified notary public. We provide notarial services and arrange apostille or authentication through DFAT where the destination country requires it.
- Individuals signing documents for use in another country
- People authenticating qualifications, identity or status for overseas use
- Businesses notarising company documents for foreign transactions
- Anyone who has been asked to provide a notarised document or an apostille
- Document authentication and certification for overseas use
- Certified true copies of identity and corporate documents
- Apostille and authentication arranged through DFAT
- Powers of attorney and declarations for use in foreign jurisdictions
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Confirm
We confirm what the receiving country requires — notarisation, apostille or full legalisation — so it is accepted first time.
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Verify
You attend with photographic identification and the documents in their final form; we verify identity and execution.
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Notarise
We apply the notarial certificate and seal in the form the destination country expects.
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Legalise
Where required, we arrange the apostille or DFAT authentication so the document is ready to use overseas.
What is the difference between a notary public and a Justice of the Peace?
A Justice of the Peace can witness documents and certify copies for use within Australia. A notary public is appointed by the Supreme Court and authenticates documents for use overseas — their seal is recognised internationally under the Apostille Convention and bilateral treaties. If a foreign institution requires a document to be "notarised", a JP’s certification is generally not sufficient.
What is an apostille and do I need one?
An apostille is a certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) that authenticates a notary’s signature for use in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Whether you need one — or full legalisation through an embassy — depends on the destination country. We confirm the requirement and arrange it for you.
What should I bring to a notary appointment?
Bring current photographic identification (a passport is ideal for international documents), the documents you need notarised in their final form, and details of the country where they will be used. Do not sign documents that require witnessing beforehand — the notary needs to witness your signature.
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The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact Zed Legal Australia.