What is a Public Notary?

In New South Wales, notary publics who are sometimes referred to public notaries, are solicitors or barristers appointed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. As such I have been granted to power to certify documents, witness signatures, administer oaths and undertake a range of functions for both national and international use. The Public Notaries Act 1997 sets out the recommended fees for my service and how I am to act in this role. My seal and signature are officially recorded in the database held by the Australian Government Department of Finance and Trade (DEFAT), the government entity authorised to issue Apostille or Authentication certificates. A public notary is an impartial witness who ensures that documents and signatures are genuine and that persons who enter an agreement do so willingly and knowingly. In these times where fraud is about the notary public creates a trustworthy environment where strangers and foreign nationals can share documents with confidence. Accordingly, you must bring sufficient photographic identification with you such as a driver licence or passport. For certificates of studies, DEFAT requires that such documents are verified by the study institutions. This can usually be undertaken by approaching the registrar of your school, college or university and obtaining confirmation by email of your qualification, please have the institution email the confirmation directly to my office. For a document to be notarised I need to see the original and not a copy. When I witness your signature or take an oath I only need to ensure that you understand the document and agree to its contents. On that basis, I do not need to know the contents or the language in which it is written. If you need any documents notarised please make an appointment by ringing me on my mobile or emailing me. I am available during office hours at my city office or after hours and weekends at my Riverwood office. If I can assist you or anyone you know please do not hesitate to ring me on 0419 233 670. Have a wonderful day, Jeffrey 0419 233 670 [email protected] If you would like to sign up for my newsletter please go HERE. ps. I am available to discuss legal matters either in my office or by Zoom conference; please note that notary services must be undertaken in person.  
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“什么是公证人，什么时候我需要公证人？” 在新南威尔士州，公证人是新南威尔士州最高法院任命的律师或辩护律师。 作为一名公证人，我被授予认证文件、见证签名、主持宣誓和承担一系列国内和国际职能的权力。在1997年的《公证人法》中是规定了我的公证服务收费标准以及我如何履行此角色。我的印章和签名正式记录在澳大利亚政府财政和贸易部（DEFAT）持有的数据库中，该部门是授权签发认证证书的政府实体。 公证人是一个公正的证人，他确保文件和签名是真实的，而且签订协议的人是自愿和知情的。在这个涉及欺诈的时代，公证人创造了一个值得信赖的环境，让陌生人和外国人能够放心地分享文件。因此，您必须随身携带足够的带照片的身份证明，如驾驶执照或护照以供识别。对于学历证书，DEFAT要求这些文件由学习机构核实。这通常可以通过电子邮件联系你的学校、学院或大学的注册官来获得你的资格确认，请提供确认的机构电邮至我的办公室，以便我证明和核实。 对于要公证的文件，我需要看原件，而不是复印件。当我见证您的签名或宣誓时，我只需要确保您理解文件并同意其内容。在这个基础上，我不需要知道它的内容，也不需要懂得它所用的语言。 如果您需要公证任何文件，请通过我的手机或电子邮件与我预约。我可以在办公时间在我city的办公室或下班后和周末在我Riverwood的办公室办理。 如果我能帮助您或任何您认识的人，请不要犹豫打电话给我0419 233 670。 祝你有美好的一天， 蔡福荣Jeffrey 0419 233 670 邮箱：[email protected] 请点击此处查看更多 另外，我可以在办公室或Zoom会议上讨论相关事宜；公证服务必须当面进行。