5 Best Notaries Public in Sydney
Updated 22 September 2026 · How we rank law firms
Compare the 5 highest-rated notaries public in Sydney, ranked by Google rating across 1,772 client reviews (average 5.0 stars). A notary public in Sydney notarises private documents so that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) can then apostille or authenticate them for use overseas, at $105 per certificate in 2026. DFAT accepts these by appointment at the Sydney Australian Passport Office or by registered post.
Best notaries public in Sydney
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AM Legal Editor's pick
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Kris Ahn Immigration Lawyers
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MGL Lawyers
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City Notaries
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Sydney Notary
4.88score -
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Brightstone Legal | 铭石律师
4.84score
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 sydney”, checked 22 September 2026. Ordered by a review-weighted rating. How we rank law firms
Standouts among notaries public in Sydney
Highest weighted score
Kris Ahn Immigration Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 586 reviews.
Most reviewed
Kris Ahn Immigration Lawyers: 586 Google reviews, rated 5.0.
Highest rated with 100+ reviews
Kris Ahn Immigration Lawyers: 5.0 stars from 586 reviews.
Where are documents notarised and legalised in Sydney?
The notary signs and seals the document at their own office. DFAT, the only legalisation authority in Australia, then applies an apostille or authentication either at the Sydney Australian Passport Office by appointment or by mail to Australian Passport Office, Authentications Section, GPO Box 2239, Sydney NSW 2001. Documents that are laminated or altered are not accepted.
What NSW-specific rules apply?
NSW notaries are appointed under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW) and the Public Notaries Appointment Rules 1998. The Legal Profession Admission Board administers appointments, and its Executive Officer is the Registrar of Public Notaries and keeps the roll. A candidate must have been a legal practitioner for at least five continuous years, hold a current practising certificate and complete an approved notarial practice course.
How much does a notary public cost in Sydney?
Fees for notaries public in Sydney 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.
Sydney notaries public FAQs
How do I check that a Sydney notary is properly appointed?
NSW public notaries are listed on the Roll of Public Notaries kept by the Registrar of Public Notaries at the Legal Profession Admission Board. The Society of Notaries of New South Wales handles questions about notarial services and fees.
Is a JP the same as a notary public in Sydney?
No. DFAT legalises copies and private documents only once an Australian notary public has notarised them, so a copy certified by a justice of the peace cannot be apostilled.
Do I need an apostille or an authentication?
That depends on the destination country, and DFAT cannot advise which one you need. Ask the receiving authority or that country's embassy or consulate in Australia before booking the notary.
