Documents issued overseas, handled with care.
A foreign document generally has to be apostilled or legalised in the country that issued it. We assess what's involved, confirm whether we can help reliably, and quote in writing before anything starts.
Start with the country of issue.
Each guide shows the official Apostille Convention status and what it usually means — for documents issued there, and for Australian documents going there.
Source: HCCH Apostille Convention status table, checked 18 October 2026. Convention status tells you which certificate is usually used — the receiving authority's own requirements always take priority.
Documents from abroad, for use anywhere.
Civil records
Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates; single-status and no-impediment documents.
Police clearances
Overseas police certificates for visas, employment and registration — including help obtaining them where possible.
Academic records
Degrees, diplomas and transcripts issued by foreign institutions.
Company documents
Certificates of incorporation, good standing, resolutions and commercial documents.
Australia's DFAT can only legalise Australian documents. A foreign document needs the issuing country's authorities — which is why every international matter starts with an assessment.
Assessment first. Commitment second.
Tell us the details
Country of issue, document, where it will be used and what the receiving authority asked for.
We assess feasibility
We check the issuing country's legalisation chain and whether a reliable arrangement exists.
Written quote
Our fee, overseas authority charges and courier costs on separate lines, with honest timing.
Approve & track
Only on your approval do we proceed — with an order reference and status updates.
Tell us about your document.
No payment and no obligation. We aim to reply within one business day.
What you'll receive
- A plain-English explanation of the issuing country's process
- Whether we can assist — and how
- Our fee and third-party charges on separate lines
- A realistic timeframe, with no guarantees we can't keep
Prefer to talk first? Email info@apostilleexpress.com.