The Society of Notaries of Victoria

What The Society of Notaries of Victoria does

The Society of Notaries of Victoria Inc. (DBA: SNV) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1883 in Victoria, Australia. It is the sole representative body of the Victorian Notariat and one of the oldest continuous professional societies in Australia. Its members are practising Notaries Public — senior lawyers admitted in Victoria who certify and attest documents intended for use overseas, including oaths, declarations, copy certifications, powers of attorney, certificates of good standing, authentic form documents, and consent-to-travel documents. Beyond representation, the Society provides CPD points, practice notes, mentoring, member communications, and access to a national and international network of notariats spanning common and civil law jurisdictions. Member notaries receive the FSNV post-nominal and a licence to use the registered SNV logo.

The Society's products and services fall into four streams. First, annual membership subscriptions at $250 (bank deposit) or $254.50 (card) per practising notary, valid to 30 June 2027, plus a student membership tier introduced in June 2019. Second, a public 'Find a Notary' search directory on notaries.org.au that connects end-users to members via filters by distance, suburb, language, and foreign-law expertise — a referral asset, not a direct revenue stream. Third, branded merchandise sold through a WooCommerce shop (ties, cufflinks, lapel pins, identity cards, decals, plaques) and the historical publication 'Victorian Notary' by Paul J. Cariss. Fourth, event ticketing for the recurring Annual Gala Dinner, most recently scheduled for 20 August 2026 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground at $195 per person / $1,900 per table of ten.

Commercially, the Society does not charge end-users for directory access and does not transact in notarial fees directly; it publishes a benchmark fee scale (effective 1 July 2021) prepared by its Council, while individual notaries set their own prices. ABN 99260867104 is not registered for GST. Governance is by an elected Council (President Davids Darzins, Vice President Georgia Grammenos, Honorary Secretary Tony French, Treasurer Eugene Naidoo, Immediate Past President John Pearce, and six councillors) plus Life Members, with no external ownership, parent company, or institutional investor. The Society is not a technology company and operates no app, API, or proprietary AI systems — its website and directory are its primary digital surface.

Name

The Society of Notaries of Victoria

Legal name

The Society of Notaries of Victoria Inc.

Website

https://notaries.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Society of Notaries of Victoria is the sole professional membership association representing practising Notaries Public in Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1883, it provides representation, CPD, networking, and a public directory of notaries specialising in international document attestation.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association

NAICS

Offices of Notaries (54112)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADANAB

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

SECONDARYBPAIAOAC

Standards, Metrology & Accreditation Bodies

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Regulatory Agencies & Licensing (Cross-sector)

Keywords

• Notarial services
• Professional membership
• Legal association
• Document attestation
• Member directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for practising notaries. Valid to 30 June 2027. $250 by bank deposit or $254.50 by credit/debit card (includes $4.50 processing fee). Student membership also available.
2. Shop Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including ties ($60), cufflinks ($40), lapel pins ($30), identity cards ($40), decals ($45), plaques ($85), and the book 'Victorian Notary' by Paul J. Cariss ($75).
3. Annual Gala Dinner Tickets: Revenue from 2026 Annual Gala Dinner at Melbourne Cricket Ground: $195 per individual ticket or $1,900 for table of 10. Optional MCG tour add-on at $30 per person.
4. Notary Service Referral/Finder: Operates a 'Find a Notary' search directory that directs individuals and organizations seeking notarial services to member notaries. The Society does not charge end-users directly for this service but facilitates connections between notaries and their clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Society of Notaries of Victoria Inc. is a professional membership organisation representing practising Notaries Public in Victoria, Australia, founded in 1883. It administers annual memberships for notaries, operates a public 'Find a Notary' directory, publishes a benchmark fee scale, sells member merchandise and tickets to events such as the Annual Gala Dinner, and provides practice notes, CPD points, networking and access to a national and international network of notariats.

Product overview

The Society of Notaries of Victoria is a professional association representing practising Notaries Public in Victoria, founded in 1883. Its core product is a comprehensive suite of notarial services for documents intended for international use, supported by a searchable 'Find a Notary' directory with filters for location, languages, and foreign law expertise. The organization operates a WooCommerce-based shop offering membership merchandise (ties, lapel pins, cufflinks, identity cards, decals, plaques), a historical publication ('Victorian Notary' by Paul J. Cariss), and event ticketing (2026 Annual Gala Dinner at the MCG with individual tickets, tables of 10, and optional MCG tours). Membership includes FSNV post-nominals, CPD points, practice notes, networking, mentoring, and conference access, with annual membership at $250 (bank deposit) or $254.50 (card payment). A benchmark fee scale for notarisation services is provided as reference material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership Full annual membership for practising Notaries Public in Victoria, granting FSNV post-nominals, SNV logo licence, member pricing for events, CPD points, practice notes, networking, mentoring, and conference notices. Priced at $250 by bank deposit or $254.50 by credit/debit card.
• Student Membership Student membership category for VU notary students, offering reduced membership rates and standard member benefits.
• 2026 Annual Gala Dinner - Individual Ticket Individual ticket to the Society's 2026 Annual Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, including a three-course menu, wines and access to guest speaker presentations. Priced at $195 per person.
• 2026 Annual Gala Dinner - Table of 10 Table of 10 tickets to the Society's 2026 Annual Gala Dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, sold at $1,900 per table.
• Optional MCG Tour Optional 60-minute behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, including the Long Room, player change rooms and a walk on the Arena. Priced at $30 per person.
• SNV Member Tie

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National and International Notariat NetworkcoreOthersThe Society is part of a national and international network of notariats offering opportunities and events beyond Victoria in common/civil law. This network provides members with access to conferences, professional development, and cross-border notarial knowledge sharing across different jurisdictions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Law Institute of Victoria: The peak professional body for lawyers in Victoria. It is a direct peer as the broader legal professional association that already cross-publishes SNV member details in the LIV Diary, and both organisations serve overlapping legal practitioner constituencies in Victoria.
• The Notaries Society: The UK professional society for practicing notaries. Comparable as a national membership body for notaries that sets practice standards, provides CPD, and represents the profession, although operating under a different common law tradition.
• National Notary Association: The leading US professional association for notaries. Comparable as a long-established membership organisation providing education, standards, and credentialing to notaries, although the US notary profession is structured differently to Victoria's senior-lawyer-only model.
• Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries: The national peak body for notaries across Australia and New Zealand. Highly comparable as a professional association representing notaries, with overlapping membership and standards-setting functions to the Society of Notaries of Victoria.

Emerging players

• American Society of Notaries: A US-based professional association for notaries that provides training, supplies, and credentialing. Comparable as a membership organisation serving notaries, although operating in a much larger and more fragmented notary market.

Broad incumbents

• Law Society of New South Wales: The professional body representing solicitors in NSW. Comparable as an Australian state-based legal professional association with member services, events, and credentialing functions analogous to what the Society provides for notaries specifically.
• Queensland Law Society: The peak professional body for solicitors in Queensland. Comparable as an Australian state-based legal professional membership association with member services, events, and regulatory liaison functions analogous to those the Society of Notaries of Victoria provides for notaries.
• International Union of Notaries (UINL): The global umbrella body for notariats worldwide. Comparable as the international apex body that connects national notary societies, of which the Society of Notaries of Victoria is a constituent member through its international network affiliation.

Regional players

• Law Society of South Australia: The professional body for lawyers in South Australia. Comparable as a regional Australian legal professional association with similar member-service and credentialing functions, although covering solicitors rather than notaries specifically.
• Society of Notaries Public of NSW: The equivalent state-level professional body for notaries in New South Wales. Directly comparable as a peer state-based notary membership society, but operating in a different Australian geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/notariesvic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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