The Office and Practice of a Notary Microcredential

The course will be delivered as a two-day interactive workshop and you must be available to attend the workshops in-person. The next course dates will be published when available.

You will be assessed on the basis of your active participation in the workshop and completion of a 1000-word essay following the workshop.

Course outline:

The course is comprised of 15 modules:

1. The Office of Notary
2. The Civil Law Tradition
3. Introduction to the Notarial Act
4. Notarial Acts in Authentic Form
5. Notarial Acts in Private Form
6. Identification
7. Oaths, affirmations and declarations
8. Copy Certification
9. Authentication of Australian Notarial Acts for production abroad
10. Professional Conduct
11. Fees and Costing
12. Professional Practice
13. Powers of Attorney
14. Foreign language documents
15. Practising in the Digital Environment

The syllabus for this course has been approved and endorsed by the Master of Faculties in London, who is responsible for the administration of Notaries Public appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Describe the role and responsibilities of a Notary Public, including their duties as a public officer, their obligations to maintain the confidentiality and impartiality of their work, and the types of legal documents they are authorised to notarise.
• Explain the regulatory framework for notarial practice in Queensland, including the relevant laws and regulations governing the appointment and conduct of Notaries Public, and the procedures for obtaining a Notarial Commission from the Court of Faculties in London.
• Apply practical skills and techniques for notarial practice, including verifying the identity of signers, administering oaths and affirmations, certifying copies of documents, and notarising deeds and other legal instruments. They will also be familiar with the ethical principles and best practices that govern notarial practice, including the importance of maintaining accurate records, protecting the privacy of clients, and avoiding conflicts of interest.

Upon successful completion of the workshop and paper, you will: 

• Earn 12 CPD points as part of your legal practice CLE requirements in Queensland.
• Receive a digital Certificate of Achievement in recognition of your new skills.
• Become a Fellow of the Society of Notary Publics Queensland - only applicable to those who are a Notary Public.

This course has been designed for:

• Current Notaries Public 
• Legal practitioners seeking admission as a Queensland Notary Public

Course prerequisites

Learners should hold a legal qualification, e.g. LLB or JD.

Registrations for the 2024 workshop have now closed, if you are interested in joining a future cohort, please contact our team at [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation by Bond University
The University reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses at its discretion.
In the event that a course is cancelled, participants will be advised no less than 15 days prior to the course starting and refunded in full.

Cancellation by Participant
If you to cancel your enrolment in a course, cancellation fees will apply as follows:
•    More than 120 days prior to the start of a course – you are eligible to request a full refund.
•    More than 91 days prior to the start of the course – you are eligible to request a 70% refund
•    More than 61 days prior to the start of the course – you are eligible to request a 50% refund
•    More than 31 days prior to the start of the course – you are eligible to request a 30% refund
•    Cancellations within 30 days of the start of a course are not eligible for a refund.