5 Best Notaries Public in Parramatta
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated notaries public in Parramatta, ranked by Google rating across 1,716 client reviews (average 4.9 stars). Parramatta residents can have private documents notarised locally, then apostilled or authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for $105 per certificate in 2026. DFAT has no Parramatta counter, so documents go to the Sydney Australian Passport Office by appointment or by registered post.
Best notaries public in Parramatta
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Doctrine Legal - Solicitors & Notaries
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Phang Legal
4.89score -
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Takchi & Associates Solicitors & Notaries
4.80score -
5
Gondwana Lawyers Pty Ltd
4.74score -
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Baldock Stacy & Niven
4.73score
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 parramatta”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among notaries public in Parramatta
Highest weighted score
Doctrine Legal - Solicitors & Notaries: 5.0 stars from 342 reviews.
Most reviewed
Phang Legal: 1,178 Google reviews, rated 4.9.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Doctrine Legal - Solicitors & Notaries: 5.0 stars from 342 reviews.
Where are documents notarised and legalised for Parramatta?
The notary signs and seals documents at their Parramatta or Western Sydney office. DFAT then legalises them, in person by appointment at the Sydney Australian Passport Office or by registered post to Australian Passport Office, Authentications Section, GPO Box 2239, Sydney NSW 2001. DFAT does not accept incomplete requests by mail.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
A Parramatta notary is appointed under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW), with appointments administered by the Legal Profession Admission Board. Appointees must have at least five continuous years as a legal practitioner, a current practising certificate and a completed notarial practice course. Notaries must give the Registrar a specimen signature and seal within 28 days of appointment.
How much does a notary public cost in Parramatta?
Fees for notaries public in Parramatta 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.
Parramatta notaries public FAQs
Is there a DFAT apostille office in Parramatta?
No. In-person legalisation in NSW is by appointment at the Sydney Australian Passport Office; otherwise documents can be posted to DFAT's Authentications Section in Sydney.
Do I need a Parramatta notary or can a Sydney CBD notary act?
Any NSW public notary can notarise your document, wherever their office is. The notary's seal is what DFAT verifies, not the suburb.
What makes a notarised document acceptable to DFAT?
Once an Australian notary public notarises a private document, DFAT treats it as a public document and verifies the notary's signature and seal against its records before issuing the apostille or authentication.
