5 Best Notaries Public in Perth
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated notaries public in Perth, ranked by Google rating across 4,303 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). Perth documents needed overseas are usually notarised by a WA notary public and then apostilled or authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which charges $105 per certificate in 2026. DFAT accepts documents by appointment at the Perth Australian Passport Office.
Best notaries public in Perth
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Notary Express
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Ballpen Legal
4.99score -
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Stamp Wills & Notary
4.95score -
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LJR Legal
4.81score -
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D'Angelo Legal
4.80score
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 perth”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among notaries public in Perth
Highest weighted score
Notary Express: 5.0 stars from 2,574 reviews.
Most reviewed
Notary Express: 2,574 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Notary Express: 5.0 stars from 2,574 reviews.
Where are documents notarised and legalised in Perth?
The notary performs the notarial act in their own office. DFAT then legalises the document, either in person by appointment at the Perth Australian Passport Office or by registered post to its Authentications Section, GPO Box 2239, in Sydney or Melbourne. Bring a self-addressed registered post envelope if you want the documents returned by mail.
What Western Australia-specific rules apply?
WA notaries are appointed under the Public Notaries Act 1979 (WA) by order of the Supreme Court sitting as a full bench of at least three judges. Practitioners in the Perth or Fremantle district are appointed as General Public Notaries, and the Court's registrar keeps the Roll of Notaries. An applicant must usually be a practitioner of at least three years' standing and practice.
How much does a notary public cost in Perth?
Fees for notaries public in Perth 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.
Perth notaries public FAQs
Who appoints notaries public in Perth?
The Supreme Court of Western Australia, sitting as a full bench, appoints notaries under section 6 of the Public Notaries Act 1979 (WA). Perth and Fremantle practitioners are appointed as General Public Notaries.
What should I bring to a Perth notary?
Bring the original document, photo identification and any instructions from the overseas authority about what it needs. Do not sign the document beforehand if it has to be signed in front of the notary.
Does DFAT accept laminated documents?
No. DFAT will not legalise public documents that have been laminated, framed or altered in any way, so order a fresh certificate if yours is laminated.
