Apostilles in Australia

An Australian public document can be "legalised" by an Apostille making it much easier to use internationally. An Apostille Certificate provides conclusively that an Australian public document is authentic and genuine.

Authentications and Apostille stamps are provided by each State Office Department of Foreign Affairs. There are also private companies that offer to do the service on your behalf but you'd just be wasting your money as all you have to do it courier it or walk it into a State Office, same thing you would have to do with the private company only you're bypassing the middleman.

The Apostille Australia Certificate Service offers Apostille certification services for $200AUD - if you do it yourself it will only cost you $60AUD.

What do I have to do?

First, collect the required documents that need authentication...

In the case of Korean teaching visas, only a criminal background check is required to be authenticated.

Next, bring that ORIGINAL document to the Apostille of that State. If it is not possible to go in-person, you can courier your documents to the office with a money order, credit card payment (form required from website), or with a cheque (3 day wait for the cheque to clear).

If paying by cheque or money order please see the List of Australian Apostilles to determine who to make the cheque out to.

You can also request a credit card authorisation form by e-mail (they also take Visa, MasterCard or Bankcard). Email addresses for the State Offices are listed below.

They will process the document and send it back to you. The cost of returning your document by ordinary post is included in the fee. Please include a self-addressed Registered or Express Post envelope if you wish your document to be returned to you via either of these methods. Please bear in mind that the issuing of documents takes 2-3 days, in line with other State Offices.

If you are overseas please include extra payment for return of your documents by EMS Courier:

• $27.00 for New Zealand
• $31.05 for Asia Pacific Region
• $33.75 for USA/Canada/Middle East
• $35.55 for the Rest of the World

All payment must be in Australian dollars - you must include a contact telephone number and e-mail address.

List of Apostilles in Australia

Australia Capital Territory Apostille in Canberra - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: not available - call them first

In-Person

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2nd Floor, R.G. Casey Building, John McEwen Crescent, Barton, ACT, 0221

By Mail/Courier

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2nd Floor, R.G. Casey Building, John McEwen Crescent, Barton, ACT, 0221

Tel: 02 6261 1111
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New South Wales Apostille in New Castle - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday

In-Person

Level 1, 77 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300

By Mail/Courier

Newcastle Passport Office
Level 1, 77 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300

Tel: 02) 9356 6240

New South Wales Apostille in Sydney - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday

In-Person

Sydney Passport Office
Level 7, 26 Lee Street
Sydney NSW 2000
(near Central Railway Station)

By Mail/Courier

Sydney Passports Office
Authentications Section
GPO Box 9807
Sydney NSW 2001

Tel: (02) 9207 6904
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Northern Territory Apostille in Darwin - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

In-Person

Northern Territory Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade State Office
5th Floor
Northern Territory House
22 Mitchell Street
Darwin
Northern Territory 0800

By Mail (Call for Courier Address)

Northern Territory Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade State Office
GPO Box 1910
Darwin
Northern Territory 0801

Telephone: (08) 8982 4199

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Queensland Apostille in Brisbane - cost $60.00AUD

In-Person

4th Floor
295 Ann Street (Corner of Creek Street)
Brisbane Qld 4000

By Mail or Courier

If mailing your document please post it, together with payment, to:
Consular Section
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
GPO Box 879
Brisbane Qld 4001

If paying by cheque or money order make it payable to the “Collector of Public Monies”.

If you are overseas you are encouraged to contact the Queensland State Department by email: dfatbris@dfat.gov.au

Tel: (07) 3405 4799
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Office Hours: 9:00 am ? 1:00 pm Monday to Friday.

South Australia Apostille in Adelaide - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: 8.30am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday

In-Person

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
5th Floor MTAA Super House
55 Currie St
Adelaide SA 5000

By Mail (Call for Courier Address)

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
GPO Box 9807
Adelaide SA 5001

Telephone: (08) 8403 4899
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Tasmania Apostille in Hobart - cost $60.00AUD
Office Hours: 8.30am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday

In-Person

Tasmanian State Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Level 1, 111 Macquarie Street
HOBART TAS 7000

By Mail (Please contact the office for Courier address)

Tasmanian State Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
GPO Box 9807
HOBART TAS 7001

Tel: (03) 6238 4099
e-mail: dfat.tasmania@dfat.gov.au

Victoria Apostille - cost: $60.00AUD

In-Person

Notarial Unit, Australian Passport Office
Level 13, Casselden Place
2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

By Mail/Courier

Notarial Unit
Australian Passport Office
GPO Box 1588
Melbourne Vic 3001

If you are overseas, the Victoria State office encourages you to contact their office first to discuss your documents. Please email their office at notarialsvic@dfat.gov.auThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call +61 3 9221 5443

Office hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday

Western Australia Apostille - cost:$60.00

In-Person

Level 17, Exchange Plaza, Sherwood Court, Perth

By Mail/Courier

You can send your document into us with a cheque or money order, or with your credit card details (we take visa, mastercard or bankcard). Allow three days for cheque clearance.

Send the document/s and payment to:

The Authentications Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, GPO Box D196, Perth 6001

We will process the document and mail it back to you.

All payment must be in Australian dollars

For further information, especially with documents issued by educational authorities, please call us on (08) 9231 4464 or by e-mailing http://www.epikteachers.com/ enquirieswa@dfat.gov.auThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Office Hours: 1030-1200 and 1400-1500, Monday to Friday