You may also be required to provide identification documents if you make a written request for other purposes. For more information on the type and number of identification documents required, see Proof of identity – for individuals and businesses resident outside Australia. For TFN applications for an individual, attach the certified documents to the application and send them to the following address: Please note that copies of documents cannot be certified remotely. This must be done in person. In accordance with section 39 of the Oaths and Solemn Affirmations Act, 2018 (external link) (effective March 1, 2019), the list of persons who may certify copies of original documents includes: Different organizations may have their own requirements for notarizing a copy. Check first before following this process. Send your proof of identity as soon as possible after submitting your ABN application to allow sufficient time for processing. If your documents were issued electronically, you must print your documents and bring them to the High Commission at the time of your appointment. Consular officers may issue certified copies of certain original documents. Consular officials will only certify documents of Australian origin or intended for use in Australia or that have been requested by an Australian federal, state or local authority. The Consulate General of Australia in Mumbai may provide certified true copies of certain original documents. Upon certification, a photocopy of the original document is made and certified. We cannot provide certified true copies for visa and migration purposes.
For more information, please visit our Visas and Migration page on our website. If your country is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, you can ask the competent authority in your country to certify a copy of your documents using an apostilleexternal link. You must have your documents notarized (verified/confirmed/proven) by someone who has the legal authority to say they are true and correct. Please expand to see the full list of professions authorized to certify copies of original documents. The High Commission of Australia uses a stamp with the following text on our certified true copies: “This is an authentic copy of the document presented to me”, followed by a stamp of the legalization officer with the name, title and address of the High Commission. Documents must also meet certification and translation requirements. For ABN applications, you can send us electronic copies of documents with an electronic apostille by e-mail to: Send your certified identification documents or copies with apostille to the address indicated on the application form. You can also use the address below for your registration type. If your identification is not in English, you must: All documents must also be translated into English.
The following individuals are eligible to certify your identity documents outside of Australia: What certified identification documents do you need when you apply for a TFN, NBA or register for GST as a non-resident? If we do not receive and process your supporting documents within 43 days, your application will be rejected. We accept paper and electronic documents certified by an apostille. If you send us certified copies of documents, we will not be able to return them to you unless you specifically request it when depositing. Provide a mailing address and a note asking us to return it to you. Copies of documents submitted to the Qualifications Unit abroad must be certified true as indicated below, including the signature of the authorized person. An accredited certifier must certify that any copy of an original document is true and accurate by: Please note that you must be present at the High Commission to certify your documents or obtain a certified passport letter. If you are unable to appear in person at the High Commission, you must write a letter of power of attorney authorizing another person to have the documents certified on your behalf. Please submit a corresponding document on the proxy letter.
Processing delays occur when the documents you provide to us do not meet our certification requirements. The new process allows more people to certify a copy. These include nurses, full-time teachers, some Australian Post staff and other public servants. To find out who can certify a copy of a document, consult the list of persons authorized to certify copies of original documents. This is done by a person authorized to certify copies of original documents. You must follow the process on this page to certify a copy. This process changed when the Oaths and Solemn Affirmations Act, 2018 (external link) came into force. If you are arranging for copies to be certified, it is best to confirm in advance that a certifier is available at an appropriate time and place. A “certified true copy” of an original document is a copy that has been verified as an authentic copy of an original document, such as: Notarial services are only available by appointment. Further information, including booking conditions, can be found here.
If the copy contains multiple pages, the certifier signs or initializes and numbers all pages. You may be eligible for free translation services provided by the Australian Government`s Department of Social Services (DSS). This service is available to people who move permanently to Australia – within the first two years of settlement. You can apply online through their website. The translation must also include an official stamp or similar indicating the accreditation of the certifier. Australian Taxation OfficeNon-resident registrations TeamPO Box 3373ALBURY NSW 2640AUSTRALIA If the applicant provides you, as a certifier, with an original document of more than one page, you must: Notarial service fees are non-refundable. The Australian High Commission can provide a statement confirming your name, current passport number and previous passport numbers. The certifier will then write or stamp the copy with the words: “Certified as true to the original I saw”. They sign and date the copy and write or stamp theirs: An apostille is a type of certification that can be issued by a competent authority selected by the state in which a document was issued. If you are calling us from outside Australia, call +61 2 6216 1111 between 08:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday.
For ABN applications, you must attach a cover pageExternal link: copies must be certified by an approved certifier as authentic and correct copies of the original document. A document in a language other than English may be certified. The certifier must consider that the copy is identical to the original document. The electronic document may be certified as a true document. If the original document is issued electronically, you should be able to present the source email (email sent by the issuing authority) to the official and forward it to the Australian Consulate General`s electronic inbox [email protected]. For more information, please contact the Free Translation Service Helpline: If you require another wording, you can contact a justice of the peace, notary or other professional to provide the service. A list of these country offices is available at dfat.gov.auexternal link. This service is only available by appointment.
Please select Certify a copy of a document on the booking page. If you choose the wrong service, we may not be able to help you with your appointment. If you are not eligible for free translation services, you can use a translator certified by the National Accreditation Body for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). A list of Australian embassies, high commissions and consulates by country is available at dfat.gov.auexternal link. Translations must be carried out by an approved translation service. The translation must also be certified true and correct by the Service. Bring the original and a copy of the original to the certifier.