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[markle]

I need to get an power of attorney signed here. Now a JP would be able to sign it back home but what would be the equivalent official here, that would be recognized back home.
I know I can do this at the consulate but I'd rather save myself the trip.

No idle speculation please, I'd rather have someone that has done it or knows someone that has done this and I don't mean a vague recollection of a guy telling you after a few beers, that he knew a mate that had a sister that was screwing a fella that had done something like this, or was it about photcopying passports......

[PAULH]

[malcoml]

Anyone who works for the Australian government or alternately an Australian solicitor working in Japan.
You should beable to find atleast one JP who works at NOVA if you work in a large area.
If as I suspect this is an English document I'm not clear on whether a Japanese person would be allowed to witness this, I very much doubt it.

[markle]

A bit of a follow-up,

After being told that a notary public (a 'koSHOyakuba' by the way) I found the local office and tried my luck. The old man in the sleepy office indicated that he could do what I wanted, and proceeded to shuffle papers and such for awhile. I was quite happy that things seemed to be going smoothly but one thing I had overlooked was the little matter of the fee. Consequently my jaw dropped when I was presented with the 11,500yen bill. Well I didn't have the cash on me (who does carry that kind of money around?) so I apologetically declined the service and hightailed it outta there.
Think I'll just make the trip to the consulate.

[6810]

markle...

The consulate also charges fees for witnessing documents. However, I can't remember how much. Though I think it is cheaper than 10,000 yen.

[markle]

Yes about 1600yen but it is still a bit of a drama since you have to make an appointment to see the consul when he's there etc So have to wait for another 2 weeks.