James Walsh has been admitted to the Supreme Court as a Notary Public and is able to provide notarial services to authenticate documents. James is the only Notary Public based in Griffith NSW and Notary Public services are available in our Griffith office.
Public Notaries can witness and authenticate documentation so that they are legally valid and recognised overseas, administer oaths and statutory declarations and help confirm a person’s identity.
The role also includes:
Certifying copies and execution of legal and business documents
Witnessing affidavits, statutory declarations and other documents
Administering oaths
Whenever you wish to use a document overseas you will need to employ a Notary Public rather than a Justice of the Peace (JP) to witness or certify your documents.
Schedule Your Public Notary Appointment Today
We do not accept walk-in appointments. If you require public notary services please telephone our office to discuss the nature of your matter and to book an appointment. Alternatively, please complete the below form and we will get back to you.
Costs
The Society of Notaries of New South Wales are empowered under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW) to prepare a scale of indicative fees as a guide to the fees that it considers are fair and reasonable fees for the performance of notarial work. This scale of fees can be found at https://notarynsw.org.au/recommended-fees/.
Our policy is to charge in accordance with the Society of Notaries of New South Wales recommended fees. Keep in mind that these are merely estimates, and the final fee will be confirmed at your in-person appointment, taking into consideration the specific requirements of your documents and the intricacies involved.
Prepare for your appointment
If you require the services of a notary, please take note of the following recommendations:
Schedule an Appointment: Notaries cannot accommodate walk-ins, so please ensure to schedule an appointment in advance.
Present Valid Identification: Bring current identification documents, such as a valid passport and driver’s license, to verify your identity and confirm your current residential address.
Fee Estimation: While notaries can provide a rough fee estimate, it’s often challenging to provide an accurate quote until they can review the documents and understand the complexity of the case.
Document Translation: If your documents are not in English, you may need to get them translated before your appointment.
Understanding Your Document: It’s crucial that you comprehend the document you’re signing. If you don’t understand the contents, consider seeking legal advice before the appointment. We cannot provide legal advice on foreign documents
Provide Overseas Instructions: If you received instructions from abroad, please bring them to the appointment. This helps the notary ensure that your needs are met at the first meeting.
Sending Documents in Advance: To save time and possibly reduce costs, consider sending a copy of the necessary documents to the notary prior to your appointment.
Photocopying – If you require copies of documents certified, please bring copies with you to save on photocopying charges.
Estimating the duration of a notary appointment can be challenging until the documents are reviewed. For straightforward documentation, a typical appointment might involve 15 minutes with the notary, followed by an additional 10 minutes of document processing. Complex cases, however, will take longer.