NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICES

New South Wales • Australia

NOTARY PUBLIC

Nadine Crimston

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APPOINTED NOTARY PUBLIC SINCE

2019

JURISDICTION

New South Wales, Australia

AUTHORITY

Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW)

About Nadine Crimston - Notary Public

Nadine Crimston is a Notary Public appointed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, holding a current practising certificate issued under the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW). Appointed as a Notary Public in 2019, Nadine brings experience and care to every notarial engagement, ensuring that documents meet the precise requirements of the destination jurisdiction.

Notarial services are commonly required when documents must be recognised by foreign governments, courts, embassies, or commercial counterparties overseas. Crimston Law & Advisory ensures your documents meet the authentication requirements of the destination jurisdiction.
All services are provided in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), the Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015, the Public Notaries Act 1997 (NSW), and all applicable professional and ethical obligations governing notarial practice.

Notarial Services

The following notarial services are available. Each engagement is scoped to your specific requirements and confirmed in a written costs agreement prior to commencement.

Service

Description

01
Witnessing & Authenticating Signatures

Authentication of signatories for domestic and cross-border documents

02
Administering Oaths & Affirmations

Formal sworn statements for legal or regulatory proceedings

03
Certifying True Copies

Certified copies of original documents for submission to foreign authorities

04
Statutory Declarations & Affidavits

Preparation and attestation under Australian legislative requirements

05
Authentication for Overseas Use

Including apostille preparation and coordination with DFAT

06
Powers of Attorney (Foreign Jurisdictions)

Preparation of powers of attorney for use in overseas jurisdictions

07
Notarial Certificates

Formal notarial certificates for international commercial and personal use

08
Legalisation & Consular Requirements

Attendance to embassy and consulate legalisation chains

09
Bills of Exchange & Promissory Notes

Noting and protesting of commercial instruments

10
Other Notarial Services

Please enquire to discuss any requirement not listed above

Fee Schedule

Fees are set in accordance with the Scale of Fees Recommended by the Society of Notaries of New South Wales Inc, effective 1 January 2024. All fees are quoted in Australian dollars. GST is applied where applicable.

Item

Service

1

Affidavits, Affirmations & Declarations

2

Notarial Certificate Verifying Copy Documents

3

Deeds & Other Unsworn Documents — Individuals

4

Notarial Certificates — Individuals

5

Deeds & Other Unsworn Documents — Corporations

6

Notarial Certificates — Corporations

7

General Matters

8

Other Documents

9

Australian Academic Documents

10

Apostilles & Authentications

11

Consular / Embassy Legalisation

12

Miscellaneous

  • The Notary should take the individual circumstances of each attendance into account (such as the time involved and the work performed) when applying the above fee. Where multiple or complex documents are involved, it may be appropriate to apply the Notary’s hourly rate. All other outlays and out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. DFAT fees, ASIC searches) are payable in addition.

Disbursements & Third-Party Charges

In addition to the fees above, the following disbursements may be payable:

The Engagement Process

A clear and predictable process from initial enquiry through to delivery of your completed documents.

Client Rights

The Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW) affords you the following important protections in relation to legal costs and professional conduct:

Right

Detail

Right to Negotiate Costs

You have the right to negotiate the costs agreement with the Notary before any services are performed. The signed agreement is the binding costs agreement for the purposes of the Uniform Law.

Right to an Itemised Bill

You may request an itemised bill within 30 days of receiving a lump sum bill. The Notary is required to provide this within a reasonable time after the request is made.

Right to Costs Assessment

You may apply to the Manager, Costs Assessment within the NSW Supreme Court for an independent review, within 12 months after the bill was given or such further period as the court allows.

Right to Notification of Changes

The Notary will notify you as soon as practicable if costs are likely to exceed the initial estimate by a material amount, and will seek your instructions before proceeding further.

Privacy & Confidentiality

Your personal information is handled under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. A duty of confidentiality applies throughout the engagement and continues after its conclusion.

Right to Terminate

You may terminate the engagement at any time on written notice. Fees and disbursements incurred to the date of termination remain payable. Documents may be retained until outstanding amounts are paid to the extent permitted by law.

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Notary Enquiry Form

Crimston Law & Advisory • 1800 943 997notary@crimstonlaw.com.au

To make an enquiry or book a notarial appointment, please complete this form. We will respond within one business day.

Notary Enquiry Form

Personal Information


As it appears on your identity document

Best number to reach you

We will confirm your enquiry by email

If applicable — leave blank if personal matter

Service Details


e.g. certified copy, statutory declaration, apostille, power of attorney

Approximate number of documents

Required for apostille / legalisation

Do any documents need translation or are in a foreign language?

Appointment Preferences


e.g. Monday 14 April

We offer flexible scheduling

Travel fees apply for external appointments

Please advise if time-sensitive

Message / Additional Details


Any other information that may assist us

We will respond within one business day to confirm your appointment and provide a fee estimate.

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