What is a notary public?
A notary public (sometimes called a notary or a public notary) in New Zealand is a lawyer authorised by the Archbishop of Canterbury in England to officially witness signatures on legal documents, collect sworn statements, administer oaths and certify the authenticity of legal documents for use overseas.
If you have a document to be used in New Zealand, it does not need to be notarised.

Do I need to make an appointment?
Yes. Our notary public is a practicing lawyer and will have other appointments and obligations. Please phone us to arrange a time to meet.

Can I email documents to you?
You can email documents to us so that we can ascertain your requirements, but we will need you to bring original documents when we meet with you.

What do I need to bring?
We will need see your original photo ID so that we can confirm your identity. Please also bring any original documents to be notarised. Other information may be required, depending on your individual circumstances. We will discuss this with you.

How much will it cost?
Our fee is $250.00 to notarise the first document, and $75.00 per document thereafter, plus GST. This may vary if your document has a large number of pages, or if additional requirements are involved.

Can you notarise documents in a foreign language?
Yes. We will confirm with you that you fully understand and accept the contents of the document. If so, it can be notarised.

What is an apostille / authentication and will it be required?
To use a document overseas it may need to be apostilled or authenticated. Apostilles and authentications are certificates that prove the signature, stamp or seal on a document is genuine. They are provided by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and we can assist you with your application to obtain and apostille or authentication. Please note the DIA charges a fee for an apostille / authentication. The organisation you are sending your document to should indicate if they need it to be apostilled / authenticated.