Need an Apostille from DFAT?

Swift Authentication can have your document Apostilled by DFAT ASAP for you - no appointment required. We attend the DFAT passport office daily for our clients.

What is the process?

Simply book online instantly by following this link to our online booking platform.

If the document was originally issued electronically, simply upload it in the booking form. If the document was originally issued in hard-copy, we will send a complimentary express post label for delivery of the original document to Swift Apostille from anywhere in Australia, or postage instructions if sending from overseas or the issuer.

We offer complimentary next day delivery of the Apostilled document in Perth or anywhere in Australia. We can also arrange international delivery via DHL Express Worldwide for an additional cost. You can select your preferred option for delivery in the booking form.

What documents can you Apostille?

Swift Authentication can Apostille the following documents:

• AFP National Police Certificate
• Australian University Degree available on My Equals
• ASIC Certificate of Registration of a Company
• Birth Certificate
• Certificate of Free Sale issued by the TGA
• Certificate of Residency issued by the ATO
• Change of Name Certificate
• Citizenship Certificate
• Court Document
• Death Certificate
• Divorce Order
• Marriage Certificate
• Notarised Document
• Single Status or Record of No Result Certificate
• NAATI Translated Document

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 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. DFAT can Apostille either an original Australian government issued document or a document that has been notarised by an Australian Notary Public.

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.

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.

Have any other questions?

We're here to help! Contact us at support@swiftauthentication.com.au.