Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts4. Appointment of public notaries
(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.