What's new?
Have you seen the latest change to the various checklists on the VFS website?
Previously, when you submitted your documents to VFS, you had to have your documents certified or attested by a justice of the peace... but that's all changed.
NSW residents kindly submit documents attested by a Notary Public only, list of NSW notaries available at: https://notarynsw.org.au/find-a-notaryThis change only affects NSW residents, not residents in other states - is that a little unfair?
What does this mean?
The most important difference between using a justice of the peace and a notary public is the cost. A justice of the peace is a community service and available for free or without charge. A notary public is generally a senior lawyer and entitled to charge a fee for their service.
Fees charged by a notary public can vary even though there are recommended fees published by the government. Fortunately, after calling around and comparing prices, many of our clients acknowledge that our fees are lower than most other notaries and lower than the recommended fees. We also offer fixed fees, which we attempt to quote upfront so that it helps our clients budget without any surprises.
Availability of a notary public can also vary depending on where you are and when you need to engage them. For the most part, we make our services readily available during normal office hours with appointments available on short notice. Making an appointment is an easy process - just call.
What next?
To obtain a quote on our notary public services for India, please visit https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/notary-fees/.
Acknowledgements
This blog is supported and maintained by Phang Legal. Phang Legal is a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney. With offices conveniently located in Parramatta, Phang Legal supports and services the Indian community across Sydney with readily available and easily accessible notary public services at highly competitive rates.
For more information regarding notary public services for documents going to India, view our notary publications at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/jurisdiction/india-notary/.
Frequently asked questions regarding our notary public services can also be found at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/faqs/.
For Hindi to English translation services by NAATI accredited translators, see https://hindi-naati-translation.blogspot.com.au/.
Ern Phang
Notary Public
Ern Phang is the solicitor director of Phang Legal and a notary public. Ern regularly writes about his experiences as a notary public, including the kinds of problems and solutions that his clients face when sending documents to India.
IMPORTANT: the information in this article is correct at the time of publication, however the law constantly changes. This means you should always refer to the most recent articles because we try to update this blog on a regular basis with the most current information.
