Notary fees
We quote in writing before your appointment, once we have seen the documents.
How we charge
Notarial fees in Victoria are not regulated. Each notary sets their own, and the Society of Notaries of Victoria publishes a benchmark scale for reference. We look at your documents first and send a written quote before you book, so you know the cost before the appointment.
What affects the fee
- the type of notarial act: witnessing a signature, taking a declaration or affidavit, certifying copies, or a certificate such as a certificate of good standing;
- how many people are signing and how many documents or pages are involved;
- whether the overseas body needs a particular form or wording, or a certificate in English and Polish;
- whether you would like us to lodge the documents with DFAT.
Your quote sets out everything we will do.
Other costs
- DFAT: $105 for each apostille or authentication, increased with the CPI on 1 January each year.
- Embassy legalisation, for countries outside the Apostille Convention, at the embassy’s own fee.
- Translations, if the receiving body asks for one.
Why a JP is free and a notary is not
Justices of the peace in Victoria are volunteers. It is also an offence for anyone authorised to take affidavits to charge for doing so, except a public notary taking an affidavit for a document intended solely for use outside Australia. If your document is for use in Australia, see notary or JP?
Common questions
Can’t see your question? Call 1800 776 529 or send us a message.
Email us the document and tell us which country it is going to and who asked for it. We reply with a written quote within one business day.
Only if the work changes, for example an extra document or another person signing. We tell you before the appointment.
Our quotes show the amount including GST.
Book a notary appointment
Tell us about the document and where it is going. We reply within one business day with what it needs and a quote.
What happens next
- Send the form, or email the document.
- We reply within one business day with what is needed and a quote.
- We book a time at our Frankston office.
Phone: 1800 776 529
Email: info@frankstonnotary.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm
Office: 435 Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC 3199. Notarial appointments are at the office only.