Need an Apostille from DFAT?

Swift Notary can have your document Apostilled by DFAT - no appointment required. We attend the DFAT passport office daily for our clients. To book online instantly, follow this link.

We offer complimentary express postage of the Apostilled document to you in Brisbane or anywhere in Australia. We can also arrange international delivery via DHL Express Worldwide for an additional cost. If the original document is a hard-copy document, we also provide complimentary express postage of the original hard-copy document to Swift Notary.

What is an Apostille in Australia?

An Apostille is a specific type of certification issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) certifying that a document is either an original Australian government issued document or a document that has been notarised by a Notary Public. An Apostille confirms the authenticity of the document's signature, seal, or stamp and the authority of the person or organisation that issued it for countries that are members of the Apostille Convention.

When do I need an Apostille?

An Apostille is recognised in countries that are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention (Apostille). The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of authenticating documents for international use. Under the Apostille Convention, participating countries agree to recognise an Apostille as a valid certification for documents issued by authorities within the same country. Refer to our List of Countries Accepting an Apostille.

Who can issue an Apostille in Australia?

DFAT is the only body in Australia that can issue an Apostille. DFAT issues Apostilles through the passport office in each capital city, including Brisbane. The Brisbane passport office is located at Level 16, 160 Charlotte Street, Brisbane.

We lodge all documents for Apostille with DFAT in WA as the Perth DFAT office provides the fastest turnaround time for an Apostille in Australia.

What if the intended destination country is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention?

If the intended destination country is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention, then you may need to have your document "authenticated" by DFAT. We can have your document authenticated by DFAT. To book online instantly, follow this link.