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Depending on the formality required by the end-user, all three steps may be necessary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Strictly speaking, they are necessary in every case.<\/p>\n
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Our Notary Public<\/strong> services for documents to be used anywhere around the world are:<\/p>\n Usually the main point of having documents notarised is for the notary to authenticate the person signing them in reference to specific identification such as a passport, national ID card or driver licence.\u00a0 If documents are not notarised properly, they may be unenforceable, voidable or even illegal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Step Two – Legalisation (Apostille and Authentication)” button_url=”https:\/\/notarygoldcoast.com.au\/?page_id=53″ button_text=”Contact Us” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Playfair Display|700|||||||” header_line_height=”1.5em” body_font=”||||||||” body_line_height=”2em” background_color=”#ffffff” 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[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Authentication” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#ef3b24″ open_icon_color=”#ef3b24″ _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”Rubik|500||on|||||” title_font_size=”12px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2em” body_font=”||||||||” body_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”16px|12px|16px|12px|true|true” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#eff5f7″ border_width_bottom=”2px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Foreign governments sometimes need proof the signatures of Australian officials on documents are genuine before they can be accepted.<\/p>\n The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), through the Australian Passport Office in your capital city will certify that a signature, stamp or seal on an official Australian public document is genuine by checking it against a specimen held on file, and print or attach a certificate in the form of an \u2018authentication\u2019 or an \u2018apostille\u2019 stating certain facts.<\/p>\n The authentication or apostille is then signed by DFAT staff and sealed with a wet and a dry seal.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#ef3b24″ open_icon_color=”#ef3b24″ _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”Rubik|500||on|||||” title_font_size=”12px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2em” body_font=”||||||||” body_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”16px|12px|16px|12px|true|true” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#eff5f7″ border_width_bottom=”2px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DFAT cannot provide advice regarding other countries\u2019 specific requirements in order for a marriage to be legal in a particular country.<\/p>\n For details of marriage requirements you should contact the Embassy, High Commission or Consulate of the country in which you would like to marry for their advice.<\/p>\n Refer to Smartraveller for further information regarding Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage including application forms.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Passports” open_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” closed_toggle_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_color=”#ef3b24″ open_icon_color=”#ef3b24″ _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”Rubik|500||on|||||” title_font_size=”12px” title_letter_spacing=”2px” title_line_height=”2em” body_font=”||||||||” body_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”16px|12px|16px|12px|true|true” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#eff5f7″ border_width_bottom=”2px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issues passports to be used as evidence of identity and citizenship by Australians travelling internationally.<\/p>\n Lodge your passport application at Australia Post. This includes applications for which priority service is requested.<\/p>\n In an emergency you may lodge your application at a Passport Office, but you must first obtain an appointment by calling APIS on 131 232. You will be asked to provide evidence of compassionate or compelling circumstances that warrant urgent passport issue.<\/p>\n For further information, visit the Passports website. If you need assistance, contact the Australian Passport Information Service on 131 232.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” text_line_height=”2em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Document Legalisations (Apostilles and Authentications)<\/a> are provided by appointment only, Monday to Friday at DFAT Brisbane<\/a>, 150 Charlotte Street, Brisbane<\/strong>.\u00a0 Simple legalisation work is done while you wait.\u00a0 Complex work is left with DFAT for collection later.<\/p>\n Brisbane bookings are online only. To book, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n There may be a wait time of one to two weeks for DFAT Brisbane appointments.\u00a0<\/p>\n Alternatively documents can be express-posted or couriered to;<\/p>\n Australian Passport Office Authentications Section<\/p>\n GPO Box 2239<\/p>\n MELBOURNE VIC 3001<\/p>\n Subject to change, the DFAT fee is currently $105 per Apostille or Authentication.\u00a0 Each separate document will probably require Legalisation and incur the fee.<\/p>\n The DFAT Document Legalisation Request Form can be accessed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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Apostille and Authentication<\/h2>\n