notarised documents
Greece – Apostille for Notarised Documents
Ern Phang / Apostille, Greece, Lawyer, Notary Public, Phang Legal /
Over the years, we have had many clients who have asked us to help them with stamping their documents with an apostille so that they can use them in Greece. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is the authority responsible for issuing the apostille in Australia. Whether you can go to DFAT directly […]
Lebanon – Notarising and Legalising Education Documents
Ern Phang / Authentication, Lebanon, Legalisation, Notary Public, Phang Legal /
If you have school-aged children and you are intending to relocate from Australia to Lebanon, you will probably need to consider enrolling your children into a school in Lebanon. However, before you can do this you will need to have your children’s education documents notarised, authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) […]
Welcome 2018. Changes to DFAT Apostille and Authentication Fees.
Ern Phang / Apostille, Authentication, Notary Public /
DFAT Fee changes From 1 January 2018, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have increased the fees for the apostille and authentication of documents. Previously all documents that were stamped with an apostille or authenticated by DFAT were $80 each. The new pricing applies to all documents lodged after 1 January 2018. Authentication […]
USA – Notarising documents for property and business transactions
Ern Phang / Apostille, Notary Public, Phang Legal, United States /
If you are signing documents for property or business transactions in the United States of America, you need to make sure that you satisfy the specific legal requirements for America relating to that specific state or county. Generally, this will mean that you need to have the documents notarised by a notary public. Notaries and […]
Additional services to help you with your documents
Ern Phang / Apostille, Authentication, Legalisation, Notary Public, Phang Legal /
The major part of our notary public services is about notarising documents, however it is not the only part. In addition to notarising your documents, we can also help you with the following other services depending on your specific requirements: We can arrange for an apostille or authentication through the Department of Foreign Affairs and […]
South Africa – Property Transactions and Apostille
Ern Phang / Apostille, Notary Public, Phang Legal, South Africa /
For people who buy or sell property in South Africa, having the documents for their transaction notarised in a common requirement. Generally this includes various documents ranging from transfers, declarations and the power of attorney. If these documents are signed in Australia then they must be notarised before they can be used in South Africa. […]
Croatia – Notarising your documents and stamping with an apostille
Ern Phang / Apostille, Croatia, Notary Public /
As a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney, we regularly assist people who have property, business or legal matters in Croatia. If you live in Sydney but you need to sign documents for Croatia, then it is likely you will need to have your signature witnessed by a notary public and your documents […]
Where can I get an authentication or apostille?
Ern Phang / Apostille, Authentication, Legalisation, Notary Public, Phang Legal /
The competent authority is DFAT Google is full of wonderful and helpful information. Many of our clients find us through searching Google, especially when they are looking for assistance with authenticating or stamping their document with an apostille. Many clients have never heard of a notary public before and use that as a search term, as well. […]
China – Foster Care Power of Attorney for Children
Ern Phang / Authentication, China, Notary Public /
Sending your child to live in China The “Foster Care Power of Attorney” (寄养儿童委托书) is one of our most commonly requested documents. This document is generally required by our clients who are originally from China and who want to send their child to live with someone else in China. In many cases, our clients have […]
Notary Public – When don’t you need notary services?
Ern Phang / Apostille, Authentication, Notary Public /
To need or not need a notary – that is the question! It’s interesting to listen to the different enquiries that we receive every day. Some people never knew what a notary public was until they researched it on Google and found us, while others immediately think of seeing a notary public for all kinds […]
Philippines – Authentication of Notarised Documents
Ern Phang / Authentication, Notary Public, Phang Legal, Philippines /
Notarising documents for the Philippines As a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney, we are regularly approached to assist clients with sending documents to the Philippines. Sometimes these documents relate to qualifications and educational records, sometimes it relates personal correspondence and authorisations, and sometimes it relates to business documents or agreements. Some of the […]