Kin Wee Chua, Notary Public

Kin Wee Chua is a Notary Public admitted and practising in Victoria since 2001, and the founding Principal of Chua Tan Associates, a Melbourne law firm established in 1990. He notarises documents for individuals and companies from the firm’s office at Level 2, 262 Queen Street, Melbourne CBD, and speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa Melayu.

Experience and memberships

• Notary Public in Victoria since 2001
• Founding Principal of Chua Tan Associates (established 1990)
• Member of the Society of Notaries of Victoria Inc.
• Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Bahasa Melayu

Mr Chua regularly notarises documents for use in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, the United States, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia. He is experienced with apostille and DFAT authentication, including the apostille process China has accepted since 7 November 2023.

How Mr Chua can help

• Apostille and DFAT authentication
• Notarising documents for China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
• Powers of attorney for use overseas
• Certified copies of passports, ID and qualifications
• Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates
• Company and business documents

Frequently asked questions

What does a notary public do?

A notary public witnesses signatures, certifies copies of original documents and issues notarial certificates so that Australian documents are accepted overseas. Read more about the role of a notary public in Australia.

Is a notary public the same as a Justice of the Peace?

No. A JP’s certification is generally only accepted within Australia, while a notary’s certificate is recognised internationally. See the difference between a JP and a notary public.

Can Mr Chua notarise documents written in Chinese?

Yes. Mr Chua speaks Mandarin and Cantonese and can confirm that you understand a Chinese-language document before witnessing your signature. Where a translation is required, we can arrange a NAATI-accredited translator.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. Same-day appointments are often available. Call 03 9602 3988 or book online. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with after-hours appointments by arrangement.