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Society Of Notaries QLD
Do you need documents notarised?
Search for your nearest Society of Notaries Member by using the buttons above. You can search by map or by region depending on what is easiest for you. Feel free to contact the listed notaries directly on any of the contact information that is listed.
What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public (also known as a Notary or Public Notary) is an individual who is authorised to certify document within an overseas jurisdiction. Some transactions or contracts require documentation to be notarised by a Notary Public when the document will be used in another country. A notary is different to a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the respect that a JP is only recognised within Australia. Notary Public is an international Justice of the Peace.
secretary@societyofnotaries-qld.org
Post
PO Box 3536, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm
Are you interested in becoming a notary?
Becoming a QLD Notary Public is quite different from other states in Australia, there is several steps to be completed before an application is approved by the Archcishop of Canterbury. For more deailed information on the process, click the button below.
Upcoming Course for Practitioners
Discover the Role and Responsibilities of a Queensland Notary Public: An Essential Course for Practitioners
An initiative by the Queensland Society of Notaries during their Centennial year (2022), this microcredential has been developed in partnership with Bond University’s Faculty of Law, and Professor Peter Zablud, author of the main text on notarial practice in Australia, Principles of Notarial Practice.
Learn More About the Society Of Notaries QLD
Learn more about the Societys objectives as well as the Society’s office bearers for the current financial year.
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Common Questions
How do i make an appointment?
Find the contact information for your nearest notary and arrange an appointment via phone or email.
What should i take to the appointment?
You will need to produce an official government identity document which displays your signature and recent photograph, such as a current Passport or Driver’s Licence.
If you require a certified copy of an original document, you must bring with you the original and the Notary will copy it himself to ensure it is an exact replica.
Ensure you have your papers in order, prepared and ready to sign. It is not the Notary’s function to complete your document, things like full name and address should be attended to beforehand. However, refrain from actually signing the document until you meet with your Notary who must physically witness your signature.
can a Notary give legal advice or draft legal documents?
Yes, a Notary Public can give legal advice and draft legal documents in Australia as they must be attorneys to be appointed a Notary Public. Please keep in mind that additional fees may be charged for these legal services.
Is a notary the same as a Justice of the peace?
A notary is different to a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the respect that a JP is only recognised within Australia. Notary Public is an international Justice of the Peace.
What is a Notary Public?
A Notary Public (also known as a Notary or Public Notary) is an officer of the law, responsible for certifying and attesting documents intended for use anywhere in the world.
Some transactions or contracts require documentation to be notarised by a Notary Public when the document will be used in another country. A notary is different to a Justice of the Peace (JP) in the respect that a JP is only recognised within Australia. Notary Public is an international Justice of the Peace.
In Queensland, the notary office continues to be appointed by the Court of Faculties in England under the guidance of the Archbishop of Canterbury.