Notary Public
Brighton & Inner South-East Melbourne
Notary Public for Brighton & Inner South-East Melbourne
Professional Edge Lawyers provides notarial services to residents and businesses across Brighton, Bentleigh, Hampton, Sandringham, and Melbourne’s inner south-east. Our Frankston office is easily accessible via the Nepean Highway or by train on the Frankston line. Whether you need documents notarised for an international business transaction, an overseas property matter, or a foreign government requirement, we can assist.
Radek Dajer is a qualified Notary Public appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria and one of only two Polish-speaking notaries in Victoria. He provides notarial services in both English and Polish.
Book a Notary Appointment
Same-day and next-day appointments available.
1800 776 529
435 Nepean Highway, Frankston
Who We Serve
Melbourne’s inner south-east has a high concentration of professionals, business owners, and expatriates who regularly require notarial services. Common needs include corporate documents for international transactions, powers of attorney for overseas property and business matters, certified copies for regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions, and personal documents for immigration and visa applications. The area also has established European and Asian communities who need documents notarised for use in their countries of origin.
Our Notarial Services
Document Authentication & Certification
We certify and authenticate documents for use overseas and within Australia, including:
- Certified Copies: Certification of passports, birth certificates, academic transcripts, citizenship certificates, and other identity documents as true copies of the originals.
- Powers of Attorney: Witnessing, attesting, and notarising powers of attorney for use in foreign jurisdictions, including general, enduring, and specific powers.
- Statutory Declarations & Affidavits: Taking statutory declarations and affidavits required by foreign courts, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Company & Corporate Documents: Verification of company records, board resolutions, and corporate authority documents for international transactions.
- Witnessing Signatures: Witnessing and verifying the execution of contracts, deeds, agreements, and other legal instruments intended for use overseas.
International & Specialist Services
We assist with the additional steps required to have your notarised documents accepted in foreign jurisdictions:
- Apostille Certificates: Arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for documents intended for use in Hague Apostille Convention countries.
- Embassy & Consular Legalisation: Authentication and legalisation for countries not party to the Hague Convention.
- Foreign Pension & Superannuation Documents: Life certificates, pension declarations, and related documents for foreign pension authorities.
- Property & Inheritance Documents: Notarisation of documents for overseas property transactions, inheritance claims, and estate matters.
- Immigration & Visa Documents: Certification and notarisation of supporting documents for visa and citizenship applications.
How the Process Works
1. Contact us on 1800 776 529 or email admin@prolawyers.com.au to discuss your requirements and book an appointment.
2. Attend our Frankston office at 435 Nepean Highway with your original documents and valid photo identification. We will notarise your documents during the appointment.
3. Apostille or legalisation — if required, we lodge your documents with DFAT and the relevant embassy on your behalf.
Getting Here
Our Frankston office is approximately 30–40 minutes from Brighton via the Nepean Highway or EastLink. The Frankston train line runs directly from inner south-east stations to Frankston, with our office a short walk from Frankston station. Free parking is available at our office.
435 Nepean Highway, Frankston VIC 3199
Free parking available at our office
Frequently Asked Questions
A Notary Public is a qualified lawyer appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria who is authorised to witness signatures, certify documents, administer oaths, and prepare documents for use in Australia and overseas. Notarised documents are recognised internationally under the Hague Apostille Convention and by foreign governments, courts, banks, and regulatory authorities.
Bring the original documents you need notarised, along with valid photo identification (current passport or Australian driver’s licence). If documents need to be signed, do not sign them before the appointment — the Notary must witness the signing. If you are acting on behalf of a company, bring evidence of your authority (e.g. an ASIC extract or board resolution).
An Apostille is a certificate issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) that authenticates the Notary’s seal and signature. It is required for documents being sent to countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, including most European and many Asian countries. We arrange Apostilles on your behalf.
Fees depend on the complexity and number of documents. We provide a quote before your appointment so there are no surprises. Contact us on 1800 776 529 to discuss your requirements and receive a fee estimate.
Yes. Radek Dajer is one of only two Polish-speaking notaries in Victoria. He can explain documents, take instructions, and conduct the entire notarial process in Polish. This is particularly valuable for Polish pension documents (ZUS/KRUS), property transactions in Poland, and inheritance matters.
Most appointments take between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the number and complexity of documents. If an Apostille or embassy legalisation is required, this is an additional step that typically takes several business days. We lodge documents with DFAT and the relevant embassy on your behalf.
Suburbs We Serve
Brighton, Brighton East, Hampton, Hampton East, Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, McKinnon, Ormond, and Carnegie.
Other Notary Locations
View our main Notary Public page for a full overview of our notarial services, or visit a location page below:
Notary Public Mornington Peninsula · Notary Public Cranbourne & South-East Melbourne · Notary Public Dandenong · Notary Public Bayside Melbourne