In order for a document to be accepted and used internationally, it usually needs to be first Legalised or formally proved.

In the process of Legalisation, the first step is to get the document Notarised from a Notary Public.

In Western Australia, Public Notary, also known as Notary Public, are practising solicitors, appointed by the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

The Public Notary are qualified and given statutory powers to authenticate, prepare, attest, verify, witness and certify documents for use in Australia and overseas.