Notary Public
Notarial Services for International & Domestic Use
Radek Dajer is a qualified Notary Public appointed by the Supreme Court of Victoria and the principal solicitor of Professional Edge Lawyers in Frankston, Melbourne. As one of only two Polish-speaking notaries in Victoria, he provides notary public services in Frankston in both English and Polish — serving Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne’s south-east, and greater Victoria from our office at 435 Nepean Highway, Frankston.
A Notary Public is a senior lawyer authorised to certify, authenticate, and attest documents for use both within Australia and internationally. Notarised documents carry formal recognition under the Hague Apostille Convention and are accepted by foreign governments, courts, banks, and regulatory authorities worldwide.
Book a Notary Appointment
Same-day and next-day appointments available.
1800 776 529
435 Nepean Highway, Frankston
Polski Notariusz w Melbourne
Radek Dajer jest jednym z zaledwie dwóch polskojęzycznych notariuszy w stanie Victoria. Oferujemy pełen zakres usług notarialnych w języku polskim i angielskim — uwierzytelnianie dokumentów, poświadczanie podpisów, pełnomocnictwa, oraz pomoc w uzyskaniu Apostille z Departamentu Spraw Zagranicznych i Handlu (DFAT). Jeśli potrzebujesz notariusza mówiącego po polsku, skontaktuj się z nami.
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, driver’s licences, 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, certificates of incorporation, 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: We arrange Apostille certificates from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for documents intended for use in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention, including Poland, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and most European and Asian nations.
- Embassy & Consular Legalisation: For countries that are not signatories to the Hague Convention, we obtain authentication from DFAT followed by legalisation from the relevant embassy or consulate in Australia.
- Foreign Pension & Superannuation Documents: We notarise life certificates, pension declarations, and related documents required by foreign pension authorities, including Polish ZUS and KRUS pension documentation.
- Property & Inheritance Documents: Notarisation of documents required for overseas property transactions, inheritance claims, and estate matters in foreign jurisdictions.
- Immigration & Visa Documents: Certification and notarisation of supporting documents for visa applications, citizenship applications, and immigration proceedings.
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 (passport or driver’s licence). We are easily accessible from the Frankston Freeway, EastLink, and Frankston train station. 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 and notify you when they are ready for collection.
Documents for Poland
As a Polish-speaking notary, Radek has particular expertise in notarising documents intended for use in Poland. We regularly assist clients with:
- Polish Pension Claims (ZUS & KRUS): Life certificates, pension applications, and declarations required by the Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (ZUS) and Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego (KRUS).
- Property Transactions in Poland: Powers of attorney, declarations, and supporting documents for buying, selling, or inheriting property in Poland.
- Inheritance & Succession: Documents required for Polish inheritance proceedings, including declarations of acceptance or rejection of inheritance, and powers of attorney appointing representatives in Polish courts.
- Civil Status Documents: Notarisation of birth, marriage, and death certificates for registration with Polish authorities, including the Urząd Stanu Cywilnego.
- Citizenship & Consular Matters: Supporting documentation for Polish citizenship confirmation, passport applications, and other matters handled through the Polish Consulate.
All documents can be explained and discussed in Polish, ensuring you fully understand what you are signing and what the documents require.
Common Destination Countries
We regularly notarise documents for use in jurisdictions around the world. Some of the most common destinations include:
- Poland — pension, property, inheritance, and civil status matters
- United Kingdom — powers of attorney, property, and corporate documents
- Germany — commercial agreements, corporate verification, and pension documents
- Italy — property, inheritance, and pension matters
- Greece — property, inheritance, and pension documentation
- China & Hong Kong — corporate documents, trade documents, and powers of attorney
- India — powers of attorney, property, and affidavits
- Philippines — immigration, property, and personal documents
- United States — corporate, trade, and personal documents
If your destination country is not listed, contact us — we notarise documents for use in virtually any jurisdiction.
Notary Public Frankston | Serving Melbourne’s South-East
Our Frankston office is centrally located on the Nepean Highway, providing convenient access to notary public services in Frankston for clients across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. We regularly attend to clients from Frankston, Frankston South, Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, Safety Beach, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento, and Portsea on the Peninsula, as well as Seaford, Carrum, Chelsea, Bonbeach, Patterson Lakes, and Edithvale along the bayside corridor.
We also serve clients from Cranbourne, Berwick, Narre Warren, Dandenong, Hallam, Hampton Park, Clyde, and Pakenham in Melbourne’s south-east growth corridor, and from Langwarrin, Karingal, Skye, and Sandhurst in the surrounding Frankston area. Clients from across greater Melbourne, including the inner south-east suburbs of Brighton, Mentone, Moorabbin, Cheltenham, and Bentleigh, are welcome at our office.
If you are unable to attend our office, please contact us to discuss your requirements — we may be able to assist with alternative arrangements.
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.
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