5 Best Notaries Public in Brisbane
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated notaries public in Brisbane, ranked by Google rating across 850 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Brisbane residents who need a document recognised overseas usually see a notary public first and then have the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) apply an apostille or authentication, at $105 per certificate in 2026. DFAT takes documents by appointment at the Brisbane Australian Passport Office.
Best notaries public in Brisbane
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Brisbane Notary
4.92score -
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Auslaw Partners (Lawyers Recommended) | 澳和律业（好评高分，律师优选）
4.87score -
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YHC Lawyers
4.85score -
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Guy Dunstan Notary Public Brisbane
4.84score -
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Brisbane's Trusted Notary Public
4.76score
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 brisbane”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among notaries public in Brisbane
Highest weighted score
Brisbane Notary: 5.0 stars from 184 reviews.
Most reviewed
Auslaw Partners (Lawyers Recommended) | 澳和律业（好评高分，律师优选）: 438 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Brisbane Notary: 5.0 stars from 184 reviews.
Where are documents notarised and legalised in Brisbane?
Notarisation takes place at the notary's office. Legalisation is done only by DFAT, which accepts documents in person by appointment at the Brisbane Australian Passport Office, or by registered post to its Authentications Section in Sydney or Melbourne. Someone else can attend the appointment on your behalf.
What Queensland-specific rules apply?
Original Queensland public documents, including birth, death and marriage certificates, court documents and police certificates, can be legalised by DFAT without a notary. Private documents, such as a Queensland power of attorney or a company resolution, and copies of documents must be notarised by an Australian notary public before DFAT will accept them.
How much does a notary public cost in Brisbane?
Fees for notaries public in Brisbane 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.
Brisbane notaries public FAQs
Does a Queensland birth certificate need a notary before an apostille?
No. DFAT legalises original documents issued by Australian births, deaths and marriages registries directly. A photocopy, however, must first be certified by a notary public.
Can someone else take my documents to DFAT in Brisbane?
Yes. DFAT's guidance says another person can attend the appointment for you, provided they bring the completed request form, the original documents and a card for payment.
How much does DFAT charge for an apostille in Brisbane?
DFAT charges $105 for each apostille or authentication in 2026, and the fee rises with the consumer price index each 1 January. The notary's own fee is separate and varies.
