Important: Requirements differ between countries and receiving organisations. Confirm the exact requirements with the overseas recipient before documents are notarised.
Common documents
Identity documents
True copies of passports, identity records and citizenship documents.
Personal documents
Birth, death, marriage, consent, travel, academic and police records.
Powers of attorney
Witnessing and notarising documents for overseas property or personal matters.
Declarations and affidavits
Taking affidavits, declarations and acknowledgements for overseas use.
Company documents
Company extracts, resolutions, authorities and commercial documents.
Property and estates
Documents relating to overseas property, probate and inheritance.
China-related document services
Leo has particular experience with documents intended for use in the People’s Republic of China, including powers of attorney, same-person declarations, estate and inheritance matters, property documents, civil status records, educational certificates and company documents.
Requirements may differ between Chinese courts, notarial offices, banks, property registration authorities and government agencies. Written instructions from the receiving authority should be provided wherever possible.
How it works
- Send information about the documents, their destination and intended purpose.
- TPFD confirms the likely requirements, fee and appointment arrangements.
- Attend with the original documents, current identification and requested supporting evidence.
- The documents are notarised if all requirements are satisfied.
- Where arranged, TPFD can assist with DFAT Apostille or Authentication.
- Collect the documents or arrange secure delivery.
Before your appointment
Do not sign documents in advance if your signature must be witnessed. Bring complete original documents, current government-issued photographic identification, any written instructions from the overseas recipient, and evidence of authority where signing for a company, estate or another person.
Where names or identity details are inconsistent, additional supporting evidence may be required. Foreign-language documents may also require an English translation prepared or certified by an appropriately qualified independent translator.