Notary Public
Notary Public Services
Notary Public Services From our Alexandra Office
Kirsten Knights provides Notary Public services from Checketts McKay Law’s Alexandra office.
We assist clients who need documents witnessed, certified or authenticated for use overseas, and provide practical guidance on the notarial process and what is required before an appointment.
Overview
Notarial services are often required when a document is to be used in another country.
A Notary Public is authorised to witness signatures, certify documents and complete notarial formalities for international use. Depending on the destination country and the type of document involved, further steps may also be required after notarisation, such as apostille or authentication.
We provide notarial services by appointment from our Alexandra office and assist individuals, families and businesses across Central Otago and beyond.
We assist with a range of notarial services, including:
- Witnessing signatures on documents for overseas use
- Certifying copies of original documents
- Preparing or completing notarial certificates
- Statutory declarations and affidavits for international purposes
- Identity verification for overseas transactions
- Certification and authentication steps associated with overseas use
If additional formalities are required following notarisation, we can explain the process and direct you on the next steps.
Common Documents
We regularly assist with documents relating to:
- Overseas property transactions
- Company and commercial matters
- Powers of attorney for overseas use
- Immigration and travel-related documentation
- Consent documents
- Affidavits and declarations
- Identity and qualification documents
The requirements can vary depending on the country in which the document will be used.
Appointments and What to Bring
Notary appointments must be booked in advance.
Before your appointment, it is important to ensure you bring:
- The original document to be notarised
- Valid photographic identification
- Any supporting documents relevant to the transaction
- Details of the country where the document will be used
- Any instructions you have received from the overseas lawyer, authority or organisation requesting the notarised document
If you are unsure what is required, we recommend checking in advance so the appointment can proceed efficiently.
Who We Act For
We act for:
- Individuals requiring documents for overseas use
- Families dealing with overseas legal or property matters
- Businesses requiring international document certification
- Clients needing notarised powers of attorney, declarations or identity documents
Why Checketts McKay
We offer:
- Notary Public services from our Alexandra office
- Practical guidance on what is required before your appointment
- Efficient handling of international document certification matters
- Support for clients across Central Otago and surrounding areas
Notarial work is often procedural, but the requirements can be strict. Our role is to ensure documents are dealt with correctly and efficiently.
