5 Best Notary Public Services in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

In South Africa, a notary public is a qualified attorney with extra admission to notarial practice, so you're not just hiring someone to stamp a document, you're hiring a lawyer. The notary firms in Johannesburg on this page carry ratings between 4.2 and a perfect 5.0, and the busiest name has logged 347 reviews for everything from property transfers to DIRCO apostilles.

Short answer: Benaters Attorneys Notaries Conveyancers is Johannesburg's most-reviewed notary firm, with a 5.0 rating across 347 Google reviews, covering apostilles, deceased estates and property transfers. Ooni & Wadia Inc. and NAGEL ATTORNEY & NOTARY also hold perfect 5.0 ratings on smaller review bases. Fees vary by document and service, so always ask each firm for a written quote before you commit.

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Notary public firms in Johannesburg, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Benaters Attorneys Notaries Conveyancers	5.0 ★	347	Apostilles, estates & conveyancing	View ›
2	Ooni & Wadia Inc. Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers	5.0 ★	38	Deceased estates & family legal matters	View ›
3	NAGEL ATTORNEY & NOTARY	5.0 ★	24	Antenuptial contracts & family law	View ›
4	HANNES GOUWS AND PARTNERS (JHB) INC.	4.2 ★	45	General legal & notarial services	View ›
5	Myers Attorneys	4.3 ★	20	Commercial & conveyancing notarial work	View ›

5 Best Notary Public Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Who to call for notarial work

#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Benaters Attorneys Notaries Conveyancers

5.0347 Google reviews

Benaters Attorneys Notaries Conveyancers is a Johannesburg and Sandton law firm specialising in property transfers, conveyancing, deceased estate administration, antenuptial contracts and DIRCO or High Court apostille services. The firm describes itself as focused on personalised legal solutions for private individuals and families rather than corporate work. It is the most-reviewed notary firm on this list by a wide margin.

What people praise

Apostille and document legalisation for expats handled quickly and clearly
Deceased estate and property transfer work praised as smooth and stress-free
Named staff, including Roxanne and Shaun Benater, called out repeatedly for expertise
Consistent communication throughout multi-step legal processes

Worth knowing

A small number of lower ratings sit alongside the mostly 5-star record

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume347 · 97th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review history of any notary firm in Johannesburg on this page, and the safe default for apostilles, conveyancing and deceased estate matters.

Website +27720597640 Directions

21 Scott St, Waverley, Johannesburg, 2090

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ooni & Wadia Inc. Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers

5.038 Google reviews

Ooni & Wadia Inc. Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers is a Johannesburg-based law firm offering notarial services alongside deceased estate administration, conveyancing, commercial and labour law. Reviewers describe the firm handling estate administration for family members who passed away, with clear communication and finished documentation delivered at the end. It structures its practice across six areas of law.

What people praise

Deceased estate administration described as timely with weekly updates
Fees called out by name as affordable and competitive against other quotes
Notarial work handled with attention to unique family circumstances
Perfect rating across every review on file

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume38 · 85th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect record built specifically on deceased estate and family legal work, a strong choice if that's the notarial matter you're dealing with.

Website +27110297003 Directions

Ste 01, Reef Park, 7 Gold Reef Rd, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

NAGEL ATTORNEY & NOTARY

5.024 Google reviews

NAGEL ATTORNEY & NOTARY is a Glenanda-based Johannesburg firm with over 10 years of experience, offering notarial and apostille services alongside antenuptial contracts, family law, wills, deceased estates, labour law and debt collection. The firm's own site frames antenuptial contract advice as a core specialty, helping couples choose the right marital regime. It holds a perfect rating, though on a smaller review base than the largest firms here.

What people praise

Antenuptial contract guidance specifically praised by newly married clients
Described as thorough and tough when needed on disputed matters
Competitive, clearly communicated pricing
Responsive even after hours, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top two firms on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume24 · 79th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating on a smaller sample, best suited to antenuptial contracts and family-law-adjacent notarial work.

Website +27795286544 Directions

24 Rolene Ave, Glenanda, Johannesburg, 2091

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

HANNES GOUWS AND PARTNERS (JHB) INC.

4.245 Google reviews

HANNES GOUWS AND PARTNERS (JHB) INC. is a Marshalltown, Johannesburg legal services firm offering general legal and notarial support. Reviewers describe the firm helping with document certification and general legal transactions, with staff members named for clear explanations of paperwork. Public details on its specific practice areas are limited beyond what reviewers describe.

What people praise

Staff described as helpful in explaining complex documents clearly
Efficient and friendly service noted across several reviews
Reliable for business-transaction-related legal support

Worth knowing

No website listed, so services and hours are best confirmed by phone
Smaller, less detailed public profile than other firms on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume45 · 91th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown64% 5-star

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Our take: A solid, well-reviewed general legal and notarial option, though it's worth calling ahead since there's less public detail on its specific services than the specialist firms above it.

+27118380851 Directions

81 Main St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Myers Attorneys

4.320 Google reviews

Myers Attorneys is a boutique Johannesburg law firm covering commercial law, conveyancing, notarial work, labour law and litigation, offering a free first consultation. Long-standing business clients describe years of professional service on commercial matters, while more recent reviews are mixed on responsiveness. It positions itself as a firm that delivers practical, long-term legal solutions.

What people praise

Long-term business clients describe years of consistent, professional service
Praised for taking time to understand each client's specific needs
Free first consultation offered

Worth knowing

Recent reviewers report slow email and call responses on some matters
One reviewer felt pricing on an uncontested matter ran high

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume20 · 74th

Confidenceearly

Recency12 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown70% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks last on this list due to more mixed recent feedback, but its long-standing commercial client relationships suggest it's still worth a call for business or conveyancing notarial work, with clear expectations set upfront.

Website +27113462422 Directions

3 Joseph Rd, Silvamonte, Johannesburg, 2192

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the firm’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other notary public firms in Johannesburg. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a notary public cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Notarial fees in South Africa depend heavily on the type of document, whether it’s a simple certification, an apostille, a will, or a full conveyancing transaction, and none of the firms on this page publish a fixed public rate card. Expect the total to reflect how involved the matter is and whether it requires DIRCO or High Court apostille processing.

Serving Johannesburg and Sandton

These notary firms cover Johannesburg and the surrounding metro, including Sandton, Waverley, Ormonde, Glenanda, Marshalltown and Silvamonte. Searching for a notary public near me? Every listing here shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a notary public

Is the notary a qualified, admitted attorney, and can you confirm their notarial registration?
What is the fee for this specific document or apostille, in writing?
How long will the process take, especially for DIRCO or High Court apostilles?
Do I need to bring original documents, and what ID is required?
Can this be done remotely or by video consultation if I’m outside South Africa?
What happens if the receiving country or institution rejects the document?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these notary firms?

We started from notary public firms in Johannesburg with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is a notary public in South Africa a lawyer?

Yes. In South Africa, a notary public is an admitted attorney who has qualified for additional notarial admission, which is why every firm on this list is also a registered law firm.

Can these firms help with apostilles for documents used outside South Africa?

Several firms here, including Benaters and NAGEL ATTORNEY & NOTARY, specifically mention DIRCO or High Court apostille services in their reviews and site content. Confirm the exact process and turnaround for your destination country when you call.

The bottom line

Benaters is the safe default given its size and consistency across apostilles, estates and conveyancing. If your matter is a deceased estate or an antenuptial contract specifically, Ooni & Wadia and NAGEL are worth a direct comparison on their specialist track record.

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