Notice:
Swift Apostille is currently closed
We recommend visiting the Notary Society to find a Notary who may be able to assist

Apostille Melbourne DFAT

Swift Apostille
August 2024
5 min read

Need an Apostille from DFAT?

Swift Apostille can have your document Apostilled by DFAT - no appointment required. We attend the DFAT passport office daily for our clients. To book online instantly, follow this link. We offer complimentary next day delivery of your Apostilled document to you in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia or we can arrange international delivery for an additional cost.

Where an original Australian government issued document (for example, a birth certificate, marriage certificate, citizenship certificate, death certificate) is required to be sent to a country that is a member of the Apostille Convention, then all that is required for the document to be accepted overseas is an Apostille.

What is an Apostille in Australia?

An Apostille is a specific type of certification issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) certifying the authenticity of the document's signature, seal, or stamp and the authority of the person or organisation that issued it for countries that are members of the Apostille Convention. DFAT can Apostille either an original Australian government issued document or a document that has been notarised by a Notary Public.

An Apostille is recognised in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention (Apostille). The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of authenticating documents for international use. Under the Apostille Convention, participating countries agree to recognise an Apostille as a valid certification for documents issued by authorities within the same country. Refer to our List of Countries Accepting an Apostille.

Who can issue an Apostille in Australia?

DFAT is the only body in Australia that can issue an Apostille. DFAT issues Apostilles through the passport office in each capital city.

What if the intended destination country is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention?

If the intended destination country is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention, then you may need to have your document "authenticated" by DFAT. We can have your document authenticated by DFAT. To book online instantly, follow this link.

Have any other questions?

Contact us at support@swiftapostille.com.au.

Please note that these guides are intended to provide a general guide and information and should not be relied upon as legal or other professional advice.

Book online instantly

Fast Apostille service

Book INSTANTLY
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.