🖋️ Professional Notary Public Services for Expats in Vietnam

Living in Vietnam as an expat comes with many opportunities, but also with unique challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating legal paperwork. Whether you are applying for a visa, buying property, getting married, setting up a business, or preparing documents for use abroad, you will often need notarized documents that meet both Vietnamese and international legal standards.

That’s where SJP steps in. We provide a professional, efficient, and mobile Notary Public service designed exclusively for expats living and working in Vietnam. With years of experience supporting the international community, we know the unique legal hurdles expats face, and we make sure your paperwork is handled correctly the first time.

🌍 Why Expats Need Notary Services in Vietnam

As an expat, you’ll often need to prove the authenticity of documents across borders. Without proper notarization, documents can be rejected by embassies, immigration offices, banks, or overseas authorities. This can cause frustrating delays in your personal, professional, or family life.

Some of the most common examples include:

Marriage certificates and affidavits for spousal visas or residency applications abroad.
Powers of Attorney to authorize someone to manage your affairs back home.
Wills and estate planning documents to protect your family and assets.
Property purchase or lease agreements for housing or investment in Vietnam.
Company formation or shareholder agreements when setting up or expanding a business.
Education certificates and employment contracts for work permits or recognition abroad.

👉 For example, a British teacher in Ho Chi Minh City recently contacted SJP because his UK employer required notarized copies of his degree and teaching certificates. We not only certified the documents but also ensured they were prepared in the exact format needed for the UK authorities—saving him weeks of back-and-forth.

At SJP, we make sure your paperwork is correct, compliant, and recognized internationally.

🛠️ What Services Does SJP Provide as a Notary?

We provide a comprehensive range of notary services designed specifically for expats:

✔️ Certification of True Copies – We verify that copies of your original documents are accurate and genuine.
✔️ Authentication of Signatures – Confirming your signature on contracts, affidavits, and legal papers.
✔️ Drafting & Notarizing Affidavits/Declarations – For embassies, visa applications, or courts abroad.
✔️ Power of Attorney (POA) – Preparation and notarization for property, legal, or financial matters.
✔️ Wills & Estate Planning – Ensuring your will is valid both in Vietnam and internationally.
✔️ Business & Corporate Documents – Articles of Association, Board Resolutions, contracts, and more.
✔️ Visa & Immigration Support Documents – For residency, work permits, and spousal visas.

🔎 Example Case: A French expat planning to buy property in Vietnam needed a Power of Attorney drafted and notarized so his lawyer could complete the process on his behalf while he was overseas. SJP drafted the POA in both English and Vietnamese, arranged certified translations, and had it notarized within 48 hours, avoiding costly delays in the transaction.

📑 How the Process Works with SJP

We pride ourselves on making the notary process simple, transparent, and stress-free.

1️⃣ Initial Consultation – We review your needs and advise which documents require notarization.
2️⃣ Document Verification – Originals are carefully checked to ensure they are authentic and not fraudulent. If translation is required, we arrange certified translations.
3️⃣ Drafting & Preparation – If you don’t already have a draft, we prepare affidavits, declarations, or agreements for you.
4️⃣ Notarization & Certification – Documents, signatures, and copies are authenticated in compliance with Vietnamese law.
5️⃣ Delivery of Documents – You receive documents in a format accepted by embassies, immigration, and foreign institutions.

⏱️ Processing Time: In most cases, we can notarize documents the same day. For more complex matters, such as wills or multi-page POAs, we aim for completion within 2–3 business days.

🚗 Mobile Notary – We Come to You

Unlike traditional notary offices, SJP offers a mobile service. We can come directly to your home, office, or business address, saving you time and effort.

This service is especially useful for:

Busy professionals who cannot afford to lose time commuting.
Families managing residency or spousal visa paperwork with children at home.
Retirees or individuals with mobility challenges who prefer services brought to their doorstep.

👉 For instance, we recently assisted an Australian couple in Da Nang who were finalizing paperwork for their spousal visa. Instead of traveling across the city, they scheduled a home visit with SJP, where all documents were checked, notarized, and finalized on-site in less than two hours.

Our goal is to make the notarization process convenient, private, and professional.

🔒 Trust, Security & Compliance

One of the biggest risks in Vietnam is fake or improperly notarized documents. Many expats fall victim to unofficial “agents” who provide papers that are later rejected by embassies or foreign authorities.

At SJP, we take this responsibility seriously:

Every original document is meticulously checked for authenticity.
We never notarize unless we are satisfied that the document is valid.
All certifications meet both Vietnamese legal standards and international recognition.

This careful process protects you from costly delays, embassy rejections, and potential legal complications abroad.

📩 Contact SJP

Ready to make your paperwork stress-free? Contact us today to discuss your notary needs in confidence:

📩 contact@sjpconsultancy.com
📞+84 (0) 707 952 629 – Zalo/WhatsApp (Messaging is best)
🌐 www.sjpconsultancy.com

👉 At SJP, we don’t just notarize documents, we give expats the confidence that their paperwork is genuine, compliant, and ready to be used anywhere in the world.