Services
Passport Services
All adults applying for a passport must attend a face-to-face interview.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for an adult passport, including fees.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for an adult passport, including fees.
Children under the age of 16 are not required to attend the appointment. Those aged 16 or 17 must attend the appointment. A parent/guardian must attend all child (those younger than 18 years) appointments.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for a child passport, including fees.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for a child passport, including fees.
All adults applying for a passport must attend a face-to-face interview.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for an adult passport, including fees.
Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only.
Please visit our website for further information on applying for an adult passport, including fees.
Notarial Services including witnessing and cerifying
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
Certification of documents is when the an Australian High Commission Official makes copies of the original document, which are then stamped and certified as true copies. Certification can only be done when the original documents are presented to the AHC.
An Australian High Commission Official can witness a client's signature on a document and step the document with the High Commission's seal. This does not include witnessing signatures on passport applications.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Certification of documents is when the an Australian High Commission Official makes copies of the original document, which are then stamped and certified as true copies. Certification can only be done when the original documents are presented to the AHC.
An Australian High Commission Official can witness a client's signature on a document and step the document with the High Commission's seal. This does not include witnessing signatures on passport applications.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage are required in some countries to allow Australian citizens to marry in that country. Once relevant documentation is provided, the High Commission will produce the certificate. Wording on the certificate cannot be changed.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage are required in some countries to allow Australian citizens to marry in that country. Once relevant documentation is provided, the High Commission will produce the certificate. Wording on the certificate cannot be changed.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
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Land Titles
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
The High Commission will not perform any notarial acts on land documents without a detailed letter of instruction from your lawyer. The High Commission only offers notarial services and does not offer advice on the procedures of other institutes.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
The High Commission will not perform any notarial acts on land documents without a detailed letter of instruction from your lawyer. The High Commission only offers notarial services and does not offer advice on the procedures of other institutes.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Please email a copy of the document to consular.pretoria@dfat.gov.au prior to your appointment.
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
Documents originating or executed in Australia, whether private or public, are often required to be authenticated or legalised before they can be used or relied on in a foreign jurisdiction. Authenticating a document means verifying the signature and/or seal which appears on a document, and making a statement on the document to that effect. Only Australian signatures can be authenticated by the Australian High Commission. The most common documents brought in for authentication include Australian birth certificates, divorce documents, driver’s licences, educational certificates and marriage certificates.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
Documents originating or executed in Australia, whether private or public, are often required to be authenticated or legalised before they can be used or relied on in a foreign jurisdiction. Authenticating a document means verifying the signature and/or seal which appears on a document, and making a statement on the document to that effect. Only Australian signatures can be authenticated by the Australian High Commission. The most common documents brought in for authentication include Australian birth certificates, divorce documents, driver’s licences, educational certificates and marriage certificates.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
A statutory declaration is a solemn declaration of fact or belief, and may generally be made in relation to any matter. An affidavit is used to give evidence in court proceedings, while a statutory declaration is used to give evidence in most other circumstances. Both can be witnessed by Australian High Commission Officials.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
A statutory declaration is a solemn declaration of fact or belief, and may generally be made in relation to any matter. An affidavit is used to give evidence in court proceedings, while a statutory declaration is used to give evidence in most other circumstances. Both can be witnessed by Australian High Commission Officials.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Fees are payable per document or service provided. Fees are payable in AUD at the time of appointment by credit or debit card only. Please visit our website for fees.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian High Commission are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
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