Witnessing a signature or seal
We can witness signatures on Australian documents overseas, including, but not limited to,
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statutory declarations*;
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applications to renew Australian driver's licences;
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documents relating to the sale or transfer of property in Australia;
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Notice of Intended Marriage forms (for marriage in Australia);
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Proof of Life forms; and
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Powers of Attorney.
*If you have a myGov account, statutory declarations can now also be created digitally using your digital identity instead of a witness. For more information, please click here or here.
We are unable to witness signatures on South Australian Statutory Declarations and refer you to the form for further information including a list of authorised witnesses.
We are unable to witness signatures on documents that have been issued outside of Austalia.
Please click on the headings below and follow the instructions:
Most documents that require you to sign in front of an authorised witness contain specific instructions. Read those instructions carefully.
If there are no instructions, you need to confirm the requirements with the requesting authority or seek independent legal advice. If a document is not witnessed correctly, it may be invalid.
DO NOT SIGN YOUR DOCUMENT(S) BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR APPOINTMENT. We need to witness you sign.
If you require more than one witness, please contact us at [email protected] at the time of booking your appointment to allow us to have two diplomatic officers available for your appointment. If you dont advise in advance we may not be able to fulfil your request.
If you arrive without clear instructions or something you need, it's likely we won’t be able to proceed and you will need to make another appointment.
You will also need to bring with you, your Australian or foreign passport or other forms of government-issued ID bearing or linking your name, photograph and signature.
Refer to Smartraveller as part of your preparation.
Notarial services are held on Wednesdays between 0900 and 1200hrs by appointment only (with the exception of public holidays).
When scheduling your appointment, be clear and upfront about the service(s) you require. Some services can only be performed by certain staff, who may otherwise be unavailable.
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Fees will be charged at the in-person appointment and are charged per below;
- Witness 1 client signature multiple times on 1 document - €52
- Witness 2 seperate client signatures on 1 document - €104 (€52 x 2)
- Witness 1 client signature but requires 2 witnesses on 1 document - €104 (€52 x 2)
- Witness 1 client signature across multiple document - €52 per document
Fees are payable in Euro (€) and can be made with a credit or debit card, or ‘Dutch’ pin card. We cannot accept American Express, or cash.
The fees are current and vary each month, depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Fees charged for notarial services are set by the Consular Fees Act 1955 (Cth) and the Consular fees Regulations 2018 (Cth). Charging for notarial services is not discretionary, and fees are not negotiable or refundable.
Refer to Notarial Fees.