Professional Certification & Witnessing Services.
A Notary Public is a specially authorised lawyer who can witness signatures, administer oaths, take sworn statements and certify the authenticity of documents.
At Eagles Eagles & Redpath, we provide Notary Public services for individuals, businesses and organisations requiring documents to be formally witnessed, certified or authenticated.
How To Book.
1. Contact Our Team
Tell us what documents you need witnessed, certified or notarised.
2. Confirm What’s Required
We’ll establish what documents and identification you should bring and whether any additional formalities may apply.
3. Attend Your Appointment
Bring the required documents and identification. Where your signature needs to be notarised, you will generally need to sign in front of the Notary after your identity has been verified.
4. Complete the Notarial Process
Your documents will be witnessed, certified or authenticated as required.
What To Bring..
Your Original Documents
Bring the documents that need to be witnessed, certified or notarised.
Photo Identification
Bring suitable identification, ideally a current passport or photo driver licence.
Any Relevant Instructions
If a government department, bank, overseas authority or other organisation has provided instructions, bring these with you.
Supporting Documents
Bring any additional information or documents relevant to the notarial service you require.
Costs.
$150.00 plus GST for the first document and then $75.00 plus GST per additional document(s)
Witnessing Signatures
Independent witnessing of signatures on legal, commercial and other important documents.
Certified Copies
Certifying copies of original documents and identification where formal verification is required.
Affidavits and Sworn Statements
Assistance with documents that require an oath, affirmation or other formal declaration.
Powers of Attorney
Witnessing and notarising powers of attorney and related documentation.
Commercial Documents
Notarial services for company, commercial and transactional documents.
Documents for Overseas Use
Certification and authentication of documents that need to be recognised by overseas authorities or organisations.
Key Contacts.
Our Notary Public Services team is here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions.
What identification do I need to bring?
Photo identification is required, and a current passport is the most useful because overseas authorities often expect it. A NZ driver licence is usually acceptable as well, and for company documents we will also need evidence of your authority to sign. We will confirm exactly what to bring when you book, so nothing holds up the appointment.
What is the difference between a Notary Public and a Justice of the Peace?
A JP witnesses documents for use within New Zealand and the service is free. A Notary Public is a lawyer authorised to certify documents for use overseas, and notarised documents are recognised internationally in a way JP-certified ones generally are not. If your document is staying in New Zealand, a JP is usually all you need.
Will my document need an apostille or further authentication?
Often yes. Many countries require the notarised document to then be authenticated by the Department of Internal Affairs, and some require legalisation by that country’s embassy or consulate as well. The requirements vary by country and by document, so check with whoever is asking for it, and we will tell you what we can see from our side.
How long does an appointment take and do I need to book?
Booking is best, as a Notary is not always available on the spot. Straightforward witnessing or certification usually takes fifteen to thirty minutes. Larger sets of documents, or anything needing authentication for overseas use, take longer and are worth allowing extra time for.
Need a Document Witnessed, Certified or Notarised?
Whether you require representation, guidance, or simply a conversation about your options, our team is here to help.
03 218 2182
office@eagles-eagles.co.nz
80 Kelvin Street, Invercargill
RSA Building, Bluff
116 Main Centre, Te Anau