Sydney · Notary Public
Sydney Notary Public for China and Hong Kong Documents
Documents sent from Australia to mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Singapore usually need notarisation, and often authentication or an apostille as well. Sun Lawyers notarises powers of attorney, property sale authorisations, single status and identity declarations, company documents and academic certificates, and explains exactly which further step each receiving authority requires.
Book a consultationWhy Chinese speaking clients choose Sun Lawyers
- Sydney CBD office — in-person meetings by appointment
- Trilingual service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Australian-qualified solicitors, Law Society of NSW registered
- Scope and fees confirmed in writing before work starts
What we do
Powers of Attorney for China
Notarising powers of attorney used to sell or mortgage property, handle inheritance, or act in litigation in mainland China, in the wording the receiving office will accept.
Personal Declarations
Single status declarations, identity and relationship statements, consent for a child's travel, and statutory declarations for use overseas.
Company & Commercial Documents
Certifying company extracts, board resolutions, good standing certificates, distribution agreements and export documents for overseas registration or tender.
Authentication & Apostille
Coordinating DFAT authentication or apostille and consular legalisation where required, so the document is accepted the first time rather than sent back.
Contact
Talk to a Chinese speaking solicitor
Send a brief description of your matter. We arrange an initial consultation in Mandarin, Cantonese or English and confirm scope and fees in writing before starting.
- Suite 703 & 704, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000 · by appointment
- +61 02 9267 4988
- enquiry@sunlaws.com
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a JP and a notary public?
A Justice of the Peace witnesses documents used inside Australia. A notary public is appointed to authenticate documents for use overseas, and their seal is what foreign authorities recognise. Documents going to China or Hong Kong need a notary, not a JP.
Do I also need DFAT authentication or an apostille?
It depends on the destination and the receiving authority. Since China joined the Apostille Convention many documents now take an apostille instead of consular legalisation, but some offices still ask for the old route. We confirm the requirement before you pay for the wrong step.
How quickly can documents be notarised?
Straightforward notarisation is usually completed at a single appointment in our Sydney CBD office. Add several business days if DFAT authentication or consular legalisation is also needed.
What do I need to bring?
The original document, your passport, and any template or wording the overseas authority requires. If a Chinese office gave you a fixed form, send it to us in advance so we check it before your appointment.
Can the notarised document be in Chinese?
Yes. We handle Chinese language documents and can arrange certified translations where the receiving authority requires a bilingual or translated version.
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