Jonathan Wong Lawyers
Procedure[1] of notarization of documents
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v Provide written instructions of what you would like us to do v Tell us in which country the document is to be used |
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v Advise you our indicative fees[2] and disbursements v Procedure v Timing |
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Confirm your instructions |
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v Drafting notarial certificate v Instructing third parties |
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Send[3] you draft version of notarized document for your approval |
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Send our draft to your overseas associates for approval |
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Confirm or instruct to amend draft notarial certificate |
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Finalise the notarial certificate |
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Apply for legalization[4] of the notarial certificate by:- v DFAT and v relevant consulate |
[1] This is a general guide only
[2] Our fees are set by The Society of Notaries of Victoria, schedule of fees is attached
[3] Usually by email only or fax
[4] As a general rule, countries that are party to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents require an Apostille on documents which qualify as Australian public documents. A full list of countries that are party to this convention can be found at the Hague Conference on Private International Law website, other countries need authentication by DFAT and then legalization by the relevant consulate or embassy