Apostille & Legalisation for Marriage Certificates
If you need to use your Australian marriage certificate overseas, you may need apostille or legalisation.
Start with the right certificate
You usually need the official state marriage certificate first, not just the certificate from the day.
Who handles apostille and legalisation?
In Australia, this is generally handled through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Use the official DFAT information for current requirements, fees, and appointment details.
Important point
The rules depend on the country where you need to use the document.
Some countries want:
- an apostille
- legalisation
- a translation
- more than one step
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