5 Best Notaries Public in Adelaide
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated notaries public in Adelaide, ranked by Google rating across 572 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Adelaide documents going overseas generally need a notary public's certificate and then a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) apostille or authentication, which costs $105 per certificate in 2026. DFAT takes documents by appointment at the Adelaide Australian Passport Office or by registered post.
Best notaries public in Adelaide
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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BSG Lawyers & Notary Public Adelaide
4.97score -
3
Walter A. Orellana Solicitor & Notary Public
4.78score -
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ADLV Law, Adelaide
4.62score -
5
Mark Esau
4.46score -
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Budwal Lawyers (Barristers & Solicitors | Notaries Public)
4.42score
Editor's picks are chosen by our editors and labelled; the firms below them are ordered by score. Source: Google Maps business listings for “notary public adelaide”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among notaries public in Adelaide
Highest weighted score
BSG Lawyers & Notary Public Adelaide: 5.0 stars from 477 reviews.
Most reviewed
BSG Lawyers & Notary Public Adelaide: 477 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
BSG Lawyers & Notary Public Adelaide: 5.0 stars from 477 reviews.
Where are documents notarised and legalised in Adelaide?
The notarial act is done at the notary's office in Adelaide. DFAT, Australia's only legalisation authority, then adds the apostille or authentication in person by appointment at the Adelaide Australian Passport Office, or by mail sent to its Authentications Section in Sydney or Melbourne. Incomplete mail requests are returned unprocessed.
What South Australia-specific rules apply?
Original South Australian public documents, such as certificates from the births, deaths and marriages registry and documents issued by SA courts or police, can go straight to DFAT. Private documents, including powers of attorney, statutory declarations and company papers, need a notary public first, after which DFAT treats them as public documents.
How much does a notary public cost in Adelaide?
Fees for notaries public in Adelaide depend on the matter, the lawyer's seniority and the fee model (hourly, fixed fee or conditional). Before any work starts, a law firm must disclose its costs in writing when they are likely to exceed the disclosure threshold. See How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Australia? for typical ranges and fee models.
Adelaide notaries public FAQs
Do I need an apostille for every overseas document from Adelaide?
No. Many overseas authorities accept notarised documents, or even originals, without legalisation. DFAT advises asking the receiving authority exactly what it needs before paying for an apostille.
Can a South Australian university degree be apostilled?
Yes. DFAT legalises original documents issued by Australian tertiary education institutions. Copies of a degree need to be notarised first.
What does DFAT need at an Adelaide appointment?
A completed Document Legalisation Request Form, the original documents, and a credit or debit card for payment. If you arrive without something, DFAT cannot process the request and you will need another appointment.
