Apostille

Fast DFAT Apostille Service

Need an Apostille for your document? We attend DFAT daily for clients - no appointment or office visit required.

Why Choose Swift Authentication

We are the leading provider of Apostille services in Australia
Fast turnaround times and lower cost than the recommended Notary Public fee scale
Book online instantly from anywhere in the world at any time
Same day lodgement of the document with DFAT available for electronic documents
We express post your Apostilled document the same day it is completed by DFAT

Price

All of our prices are in AUD and include:
Free express postage of the orgiinal document to Swift from anywhere in Australia (if req'd)
Free express postage of the Apostilled document anywhere in Australia (or overseas via DHL Express for an additional cost)
GST - all of our prices shown across our website and booking platform include GST
Number of Documents
Price (AUD, incl. GST)
1st document
From $200
Documents 2-4
From $100 each
Documents 5+
From $50 each
Prices vary by document type. The above fees do not include the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) fee of $102 per document.
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Fast Timeframes

We attend DFAT multiple times daily for clients
We will lodge your document with DFAT the same day we receive it and all required information before 2pm (AEST)
DFAT is the only body in Australia that is authorised to issue Apostilles
The current DFAT processing time for an Apostille is 3 business days from lodgement
We can have your document Apostilled and sent by express post in:
- 3 business days from receipt of your booking (electronic documents); or
- 3 business days from receipt of the original document (hard-copy documents)
We will express post your document as soon as it is completed by DFAT

Express Delivery

Includes express postage of your Apostilled document anywhere in Australia
Prefer the Apostilled document to be sent overseas? We use DHL Express
Choose to receive a PDF of the document by email as soon as it is completed by DFAT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

How do you provide an Apostille faster than anyone else?

We attend DFAT multiple times a day for clients. We will lodge your document with DFAT the same day we receive your document and all required information before midday (AEST).

We express posted your document to you free of charge anywhere in Australia as soon as it is completed by DFAT.

Who can Apostille a document in Australia?

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is the only body in Australia that is authorised to issue Apostilles. DFAT issues Apostilles through the passport offices in each capital city in Australia.  

The current DFAT processing time for an Apostille is 3 business days.

What documents can DFAT Apostille?

DFAT can Apostille:

- original Australian government issued documents that have an official signature or seal
- documents translated by a NAATI certified translator that meet certain requirements
- documents that have been properly notarised by an Australian Notary Public

What is an Australian Government Issued Document?

Australian Government issued documents with an official seal or signature include:

- Academic Degrees (University or TAFE)
- AFP National Police Certificate
- ASIC Certificate of Registration of a Company
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of Residency issued by the Australian Tax Office (ATO)
- Change of Name Certificate
- Citizenship Certificate
- Court Document
- Citizenship Certificate
- Death Certificate
- Divorce Order
- Marriage Certificate (excluding ceremonial certificate)
- Passport
- Relationship Certificate
- Single Status or Record of No Result Certificate

Are there any specific requirements for Academic documents?

Academic documents must be verified with the issuing university or TAFE institution before DFAT will issue an Apostille.

Verification can be completed via My eQuals.

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 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. DFAT is the only body in Australia that can issue an Apostille.

An Apostille will only be recognised in a country that is a signatory to the Apostille Convention (Hague Apostille Convention). The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of authenticating documents for international use. Under this 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.

If the intended destination country is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention, then you may need to have your document "authenticated" by DFAT.

How do I deliver the original document to Swift Authentication?

It depends on whether the document was originally issued electronically or in hard-copy.

Electronically
If the original document was issued electronically, then simply upload the PDF in the booking form and forward the original email from the issuer with the document attached or linked.

Hard-Copy
If the document was issued in hard-copy, simply post the hard-copy original document to Swift Authentication using our free prepaid express post label from anywhere in Australia. If you are sending the original from overseas or directly from the issuer we will provide postage instructions.

I've been told I need an Apostille. How do I get one?

We can have your document Apostilled by DFAT for you. We attend DFAT daily for clients and offer a fully managed service - no appointment required.

Book online instantly by following this link to our booking platform. The platform will guide you through the process and provide a summary of the service and price prior to payment.

I've been told I need an Authentication from DFAT. How do I get one?

We can have your document Authenticated by DFAT for you. We attend DFAT daily for clients and offer a fully managed service - no appointment required.

Book online instantly by following this link to our booking platform. The platform will guide you through the process and provide a summary of the service and price prior to payment.