princess1 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hi all, I have gathered all my documentation to send to vetassess for skills assessment. To certify my documents I know it can be a solicitor but I can't find what they have to write to certify the document or is it just to be signed and stamped? Do I just photocopy my documents and then I presume stamped means a stamp from their law firm?? The documents that need certifying are just proof of identity, qualification award certificate and academic transcript. Is that all? Many thanks guys x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 When I got my docs notarised for Vetassess the notary stamped each document with: "I certify this document to be a true copy of the original sighted by ...." he followed this with a handwritten signature and date, and his name and contact details were also on the stamp. He also crimped each notarised document and I paid a flat fee of £60 for all the docs, but shop around as you may get it cheaper. I went with the Notary as he could do it the same day and I wanted to submit ASAP. Don't forgot pay slips, P60s etc. for proof of employment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 When I got my docs notarised for Vetassess the notary stamped each document with: "I certify this document to be a true copy of the original sighted by ...." he followed this with a handwritten signature and date, and his name and contact details were also on the stamp. He also crimped each notarised document and I paid a flat fee of £60 for all the docs, but shop around as you may get it cheaper. I went with the Notary as he could do it the same day and I wanted to submit ASAP. Don't forgot pay slips, P60s etc. for proof of employment. Thanks Scouseman. I was going to ask a friend who's a solicitor is that OK? Also I am a self employed dental hygienist so have tax returns as well as bank statements and letter from the dental practice I work. Should I get all these certified? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks Scouseman. I was going to ask a friend who's a solicitor is that OK? Also I am a self employed dental hygienist so have tax returns as well as bank statements and letter from the dental practice I work. Should I get all these certified? Many thanks I think a solicitor is fine and if you search the forum other people have used solicitors successfully in the past. I would definitely get bank and tax statements certified, not sure if the reference needs to be certified but if your friend is willing just get it done. If you don't get some docs certified that your assessor requires, they will simply ask for these and give you time to sort it out, so don't stress about it too much as my communications with Vetassess were helpful and polite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 I think a solicitor is fine and if you search the forum other people have used solicitors successfully in the past. I would definitely get bank and tax statements certified, not sure if the reference needs to be certified but if your friend is willing just get it done. If you don't get some docs certified that your assessor requires, they will simply ask for these and give you time to sort it out, so don't stress about it too much as my communications with Vetassess were helpful and polite. Aww thanks for that defo reassuring. Out of interest did you do it alone or use an agent? Hopefully you won't be waiting too long, exciting times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseMan Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Aww thanks for that defo reassuring. Out of interest did you do it alone or use an agent? Hopefully you won't be waiting too long, exciting times I did it alone and it's not complicated. The forms are not designed to trip you up, they're tedious but with a bit of care easy enough. Unless you have a complication from medical, criminal history etc. I don't think an agent is necessary. However, I don't have a visa yet so we'll see ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Nice one for that , feel loads better now as was doubting myself today. Sure you'll be fine, will keep my eye out and let us know how u get on. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cee76 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Is your friend a notary public? As far as I am aware the Australian Dental Council will only accept documents certified by a notary public or justice of the peace if the applicant is currently working outside of Oz. I would also get 2 or three copies of each document certified as you may need them again when you apply to AHPRA as I've been told the ADC don't like to share documents. As for being self employed I would get your accountant to provide you with a letter stating they prepared your accounts and copies of your accounts rather than giving them a copies of your bank statements. I am a dentist currently awaiting the results of my skills assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Is your friend a notary public? As far as I am aware the Australian Dental Council will only accept documents certified by a notary public or justice of the peace if the applicant is currently working outside of Oz. I would also get 2 or three copies of each document certified as you may need them again when you apply to AHPRA as I've been told the ADC don't like to share documents. As for being self employed I would get your accountant to provide you with a letter stating they prepared your accounts and copies of your accounts rather than giving them a copies of your bank statements. I am a dentist currently awaiting the results of my skills assessment. Thanks for this Cee. I will definately check if she is a notary public (whatever that is lol) and good idea to get a few done so have them if needed. I have tax returns that the tax office sent me re self employed not just bank statements, I was just going to stick some in for more evidence.. I have always done my own tax as my sil was an accountant pre baby and helped me do it. There's loads dentist jobs, what area are you thinking? I'm a therapist but can see it being a bit of a grey area (did all the restorations at work luckily as dentist only wanted cosmetic work) but can see if being different in Oz I think, so just going to go as hygienist, prob my best bet and safer option. Are u using an agent? A hyg I know is over there now and just waiting to sit practical, she passed her theory. All be worth it, I can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cee76 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Good idea to include your tax returns, yes the notary public is a weird one ha! ha! As for being a therapist, I'm sure there will be plenty of jobs out there. When I worked in Oz 10 years ago their community dental service for kids was pretty much therapist lead. I'm hoping to move to Melbourne as I have friends, who are normal people, living there. Where are you hoping to move to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess1 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Good idea to include your tax returns, yes the notary public is a weird one ha! ha! As for being a therapist, I'm sure there will be plenty of jobs out there. When I worked in Oz 10 years ago their community dental service for kids was pretty much therapist lead. I'm hoping to move to Melbourne as I have friends, who are normal people, living there. Where are you hoping to move to? Ah wow u have already worked out there so you obviously liked it Friends who are normal ie non-dental?? haha. Where did you study? I know it sounds bad but I only mainly work with adults, so the thought of working with loads of kids mmm haha, I may pass and stick to the hyg lol... I was thinking Perth or Brisbane. Got friends all over in Sydney, Perth and Adelaide but just getting drawn to Perth. A friend of a friend is in Melbourne and says its amazing!! Always comes out as top city in the world doesn't it Got my ielts in 2 wks. Look outside and its p*ssing down, bring it on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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