Apostille & Authentication Services Melbourne

Many countries require Australian documents to be officially verified before they can be used overseas. This process is known as legalisation and is carried out through either an apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or an authentication (for non‑Convention countries). The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is Australia’s central authority responsible for issuing these certificates.

If your documents are being used overseas, they may require an apostille or authentication certificate issued through DFAT.

We provide complete assistance to ensure your documents meet international requirements.

We:

• Notarise your documents
• Prepare them for DFAT submission
• Arrange apostille or authentication
• Ensure compliance with destination country requirements

We understand time-sensitive matters and aim to streamline the entire process from notarisation to final certification.

Common Documents:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Academic documents
• Legal agreements
• Powers of attorney

Apostille

Used when the destination country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. An apostille confirms the authenticity of:

• Signatures
• Stamps
• Seals

Once issued, no further embassy or consulate legalisation is required.

Authentication

Used when the destination country is not part of the Hague Convention. The process involves:

1. DFAT issuing an authentication certificate
2. The destination country’s embassy or consulate completing the final legalisation