Have a document that requires a notary public to certify (have tried asking the organisation on whether a JP could do it, but they told me no).
Any idea how much would it cost to get them to certify a document? Any recommendations around the ChCh area? TIA.
from memory head to your local police station and ask for the constable on duty, they can certify documents.
have they specifically asked for a notary of public or just to get the documents certified? Are you looking to get document copies certified?
Yes, they specifically asked for a notary public - this is a document that will be sent to the US (it even has that fricking 'State' field on, which doesn't apply here)
Sounds odd that a JP can't do it as Kiwisaver allow JPs
I used a notary in Panmure Auckland about 2 years ago. Cost $80 from memory for a 10 min max job!
I know, right! Even $80 is in the low band, most that I've seen here in ChCh charged around $120-$150
I used a notary in south Auckland last week. $110 to witness me signing a document. You can find a notary here: https://notarypublic.org.nz/find-a-notary/
Thanks. Will give it a go.
From my experience normally JP can handle docs for domestic use in NZ while if the docs need to be certified for overseas use will need a public notary. JP services are free in Auckland at libraries while public notary can cost a lot. Normally will have a mininum charge and goes up from there by docs. Shop around as your cost may vary depending on number of docs / pages to certify.
You're dead right - this is an overseas form hence they require a notary public which will witness me signing a document (didn't know that before).
80-100 dollar mark. Notary public required for many documents sent internationally, usually 1 document or 5 document cost the same so make sure to bring them all.