How to Notarise a Passport
A notarised passport is a certified copy of your passport, verified by a Notary Public as a true and accurate copy of the original.
This is commonly required by overseas authorities for legal, immigration, financial, or corporate matters.
When is passport notarisation required?
You may be asked to provide a notarised passport copy when dealing with:
- visa or residency applicationsoverseas banks or financial institutions
- foreign property purchases or inheritancescompany registration or directorships
- international courts or regulators
What does notarisation involve?
Notarisation does not change or validate the passport itself. Instead, a Notary Public:
- sights your original passport confirms your identity
- certifies the copy as a true and correct copy applies their official seal and signature
This provides overseas authorities with a high level of trust and legal reliability.
What you need to bring
Please ensure you have:
- your physical passport
Step-by-step process
1. Book an appointment or walk in
Select “Get Started” on the website home page to receive a quote and a link to book an appointment with the Notary Public. Alternatively, you can call to book or visit our Perth office (no appointment required).
2. Attend in person
The Notary Public must physically sight your original passport.
3. Verification and certification
We will photocopy your passport and the Notary Public will certify the copy with their official seal and signature.
4. Collection of notarised copies
Your document will be notarised on the same day as your appointment.
If you require an Apostille or Authentication, we can lodge your document with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on the same day as notarisation, provided lodgement occurs before 1:00 pm.
DFAT Apostille and Authentication certificates are typically completed within three business days from lodgement. Once finalised, we will email you with a link to book a collection time or arrange postage.
Apostille or Authentication (if required)
Some countries require an additional step after notarisation:
- Apostille – for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention
- Authentication – for countries that are not members of the Hague Convention
DFAT is the only authority in Australia authorised to issue Apostille or Authentication certificates.
Need help?
Please email support@notaryperth.com.au or call 0460 424 220 if you have any questions.