Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

PUBLIC NOTARIES ACT - SECT 4

    (1)     A person may, in accordance with the Rules, apply to the Supreme Court for appointment as a public notary.

    (2)     The Court may appoint the applicant to be a public notary if the Court is satisfied that:

        (a)     the applicant is:

            (i)     of good fame and character; and

            (ii)     competent to act as a public notary; and

        (b)     there is a need for a public notary in the area where the applicant intends to practise.

    (3)     The Registrar shall, as soon as practicable after the appointment by the Court of a person to be a public notary, issue to the person a certificate of office under the seal of the Court.