An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document. It is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia and is used when presenting documents in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.

An Apostille is used for countries that are members of the Hague Convention. Authentication is required for countries that are not part of the convention. After authentication, documents often require further legalisation from the foreign embassy or consulate.

Common documents include:

• Birth, marriage, and death certificates
• Police clearance certificates
• Academic transcripts and degrees
• Powers of attorney
• Notarised copies of passports and IDs

If you have a specific request or are unsure whether your documents can be apostilled or authenticated, please contact us.

No. Apostilles can only be issued on original, undamaged documents or notarised copies certified by an Australian Notary Public. In some cases, a digitally issued certificate may be accepted. For more details, see our blog.

Standard processing can take 7 to 13 business days, depending on DFAT’s workload and document type. Express or urgent services may be available upon request for an additional fees.

Absolutely! We help clients from every corner of Australia—whether you’re in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or anywhere else. Simply post your documents to us, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Yes. We regularly assist clients living outside Australia who need their Australian documents legalised. You can courier or post your documents to our office, but please contact us for confirmation before sending. Once completed, your documents will be securely returned to you via courier.

Yes. For countries that require additional legalisation by an embassy or consulate, we can assist with this process once the authentication has been completed.

We are unable to specify the exact requirements for each country, as it is determined by the receiving country’s regulations. We recommend reaching out directly to the relevant foreign authority or embassy to confirm their specific requirements for document certification.

We facilitate the submission of your documents to DFAT for Apostille and authentication services, providing guidance throughout the process. All Apostilles and authentications are issued directly by DFAT.

Contact us today to begin your application. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring everything is completed smoothly and efficiently.

Yes, we provide certified translation services for documents upon request. Translation is available for an additional fee and can be arranged as part of the apostille or authentication process.

Our Apostille service fees start from $187.00, which includes the DFAT fee of $102.00.
Postage within Australia is available via Express Post for $20.00, while international courier delivery can be quoted separately based on destination.

If notarization is required, fees start from $150.00, depending on the type and number of documents.
A document scanning service is also available at $5.00 per page for clients who require digital copies of their completed documents.

Yes, in some cases we can request original documents—such as birth, marriage, or death certificates—from the relevant Australian Registry Office on your behalf. However, this depends on the specific state and document type. Where we are unable to act on your behalf, we will guide you through the process of applying directly.

We offer several convenient payment options:

• Australian bank account: Free of charge

• Credit or debit card: 5% processing fee (handled securely via Stripe)

• International bank transfer: 2.5% processing fee (handled securely via Wise)