Guides
Know before you lodge.
Plain-English explanations of the rules that trip people up — kept up to date as requirements change.
Apostille or authentication? How to tell which you need
Both certificates are issued by DFAT. Which one you need depends on where the document is going — and on what the receiving authority asks for.
Notary public or Justice of the Peace? Getting it right for overseas use
A JP can witness documents for use in Australia — but for overseas use, a notary public is required. Here's why it matters for apostilles.