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Notarisation of Documents for Australia

If you require an apostille for Australia, the process is often simpler than many people expect. In most cases, documents that have been signed or authenticated by a UK notary public can be accepted for use in Australia without further legalisation. This can reduce both time and cost, provided the receiving authority agrees.

Legalisation and Apostille Requirements

Documents intended for use in Australia do not usually require an apostille when a UK notary public has properly notarised them. However, requirements can vary depending on the organisation or authority requesting the document. Therefore, it is always important to confirm the exact requirements with the local instructing party before proceeding.

Because rules can differ, we help clients ensure documents are correctly notarised and suitable for their intended purpose. In some situations, additional certification may still be requested. For this reason, we can advise whether an apostille for Australia is required in your specific case and guide you through the correct steps.

London Contact

Australian High Commission
Strand
London
WC2B 4LA
T.020 7379 4334
F.020 7240 5333

https://www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/home.html

Further Information

If you need more information about obtaining an apostille, please see our contact page below. You can call, text, or email us with any questions, and we will be happy to assist.


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Apostille for Australia in London: next working day service

Need a UK document apostilled for use in Australia? Australia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK Apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is all your document needs to be accepted in Australia. No Australia embassy or consulate legalisation is required. Apostille Direct arranges apostilles for Australia in person in central London, every working day.

Next working day apostille for Australia: to get an Apostille on your document, drop the documents off at our office before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

Where to find us: located directly opposite CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION: Room 102, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Westminster, London, WC2N 4JF.

Australia apostille prices

  • Apostille of one single UK document for use in Australia: £120 inc VAT
  • Notarisation and apostille for Australia: starting from £195 for the first document and starting from £105 for each subsequent document

Apostille for Australia: frequently asked questions

Do UK documents for Australia need embassy legalisation?
No. Australia is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the UK Apostille is enough.

How quickly can I get a UK apostille for Australia?
Drop your documents at our office opposite Charing Cross station before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

How much does an apostille for Australia cost?
Apostille of one single document is £120 inc VAT. Notarisation and apostille starts from £195 for the first document and from £105 for each subsequent document.

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