Ausdoor Legal provides notary public services in Sydney for individuals and businesses who need documents for use overseas. We offer careful document review, clear guidance on the steps involved and assistance tailored to the requirements of the receiving country or organisation.
Our Notary Public Services
- Witnessing signatures on documents intended for overseas use
- Certifying copies of original documents, including identity, educational and corporate records
- Notarial certificates for documents and transactions requiring formal verification
- Affidavits & declarations for overseas legal and administrative purposes
- Powers of attorney and other documents for use outside Australia
- Business & company documents supporting international dealings
Documents for Overseas Use
The requirements depend on the destination and the authority receiving your documents. Before arranging notarisation, ask the recipient to confirm the required wording, whether originals or certified copies are needed, and whether any further legalisation is required.
Notarisation and legalisation are separate steps. An apostille or authentication is issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), rather than by a notary. Some documents may also require embassy or consular legalisation. We can explain the relevant process and discuss assistance with the next steps after reviewing your documents and the recipient’s instructions.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Please send us a copy of the documents and any overseas instructions before your appointment so we can assess what is required and provide a fee estimate.
- Bring your original documents and current photo identification.
- Provide the destination country and details of the receiving authority.
- If a signature needs to be witnessed, leave the document unsigned until your appointment.
- For company documents, bring evidence of your authority to sign where required.
- Tell us if the documents are in another language or require a translation.
- Let us know your deadline and any special certification requirements.
Clear Guidance. Careful Preparation.
We take a practical approach to international document requirements, helping you understand what is needed before you proceed. The receiving authority determines whether a document meets its requirements, so confirming those requirements early can help avoid unnecessary delay.