How do I get an Apostille in Australia?

Swift Apostille
January 2025
5 min read

How do I get an Apostille in Australia?

If you have an original document issued by an Australian Government department (e.g. Australian birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate, citizenship certificate etc) and you will be sending the original overseas, then DFAT can Apostille the document without being first notarised by a Notary Public.

DFAT issues Apostilles through the passport office in each Australia State and Territory capital city. An appointment is required to be made in advance or the documents can be sent to DFAT by post.

The current wait times for a DFAT appointment in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are lengthy:

  • Sydney: 6 weeks
  • Melbourne: 3 weeks
  • Brisbane: 3 weeks

The DFAT processing time for an Apostille is 3 business days. The timeframe for DFAT to issue an Apostille is longer if the documents are posted by mail to DFAT.

How Swift Apostille can help

Swift Apostille can have your document Apostilled by DFAT. No appointment required.

Documents that DFAT can Apostille

Original documents that DFAT can Apostille include

  • AFP National Police Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Registration of a Company
  • Certificate of Residency issued by the ATO
  • Citizenship Certificate
  • Court Document
  • Death Certificate
  • Divorce Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate (excluding ceremonial certificate)
  • NAATI Translated Document that meets the specific DFAT Requirements
  • Notarised Documents
  • Single Status or Record of No Result Certificate
  • University or TAFE Academic Degree

When is Notarisation required?

If you intend to only send a copy of a document issued by an Australian Government department (e.g. Passport, Australian Drivers Licence etc) overseas or a document not issued by an Australian Government department, then you must have the document notarised by a Notary Public before DFAT will issue you with an Apostille.

Have any other questions?

Contact us at support@swiftapostille.com.au or view our other guides:

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.

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