Notary services

Notary services in Hong Kong

Updated 4 November 2026

A notary in Hong Kong charges from about HK$900 for a simple notarisation, and a notarial certificate is listed at HK$2,000, according to fee lists found online in November 2026. Fees depend on the document, so the quickest way to a current quote is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Checking who can act as a notary

Notaries public in Hong Kong are appointed by the High Court, and the Law Society compiles the list of notaries public from those appointments. Check that the person you hire appears on that list before you pay. The fee lists show that prices vary with the type of document and how complex it is, so ask for a written quote first.

When a document needs an apostille

Documents used abroad often need an apostille on top of notarisation. One fee list gives HK$125 per document for an apostille, with two working days for processing, so count those days into your timetable. If the document is for the United States, the US Consulate charges US$50 (about HK$400) for each notary seal, paid on the day of your appointment.

Timing through the winter and summer

The fee lists do not depend on the season, but Hong Kong's winter (December to February) and summer (June to August) still matter for when you need the document. Plan at least the processing days before any deadline. One firm offers same-day service at no additional charge, so ask whether that applies to your document before you assume it does.

What to write in your request

Name the notarial act, for example a certified true copy, an affidavit, a declaration or a power of attorney. Add the document or subject, the number of pages, how many parties sign, the city where you are (Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun) so the notary can say whether a visit or travel to the office is possible, when you need it and your budget. A one-page copy is quoted differently from a multi-page agreement.

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