Australia (DFAT)
3–7 business days
Global Document Compliance
Documents that
cross borders.
Apostille and legalisation coordination for Australia-issued and overseas-issued documents. Verify the route first, then move into formal intake.
- Route and fees confirmed before payment
- Tracked document handling from intake to return
- Independent coordination service, not a government authority
Route Verification
Obligation-free
Route assessments provided before any commitment.
3,800+
Documents processed
120+
Jurisdictions covered
9+
Years operating
From 1 day
Fastest apostille route
- We coordinate document pathways — we do not provide legal advice.
- Our services carry guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.
- Your personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Processing Timeframes
Indicative Turnaround by Jurisdiction
All timelines are estimates subject to authority queues and destination requirements. A confirmed timeline window is provided in writing after document review, prior to payment.
United States
1–3 business days
United Kingdom
3–7 business days
Singapore
1–3 business days
China (Hague member since 2023)
1–3 business days
Other Hague members
1–10 business days
Non-Hague members
10–20 business days
All timelines are indicative only and do not constitute a guaranteed turnaround. Authority queues and destination requirements may affect processing time.
Apostille vs Consular
China joined the Hague Convention in November 2023. The applicable route — apostille or consular — depends on the specific receiving authority and document type. We confirm the correct pathway before any submission.
Express handling
Priority processing is available on many routes. Select express during the route check and we will confirm availability for your specific pathway.
Additional steps
Some documents require notarisation, certified translation, or witness by a Legal Practitioner before authority submission. These are identified during document review.
Global Coverage
Frequently Coordinated Jurisdictions
Document coordination for Australian-issued and overseas-issued documents across 120+ jurisdictions.
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CN
China
Apostille — Hague member since 2023
→SG
Singapore
Apostille — Hague member
→US
United States
Apostille — Hague member
→GB
United Kingdom
Apostille — Hague member
→CA
Canada
Apostille — Hague member
→ES
Spain
Apostille — Hague member
→NZ
New Zealand
Apostille — Hague member
→120+
All destinations
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How it works
From intake to delivery
We confirm your route and requirements before any payment is taken. No surprises, no rework. Every order follows a structured milestone sequence.
01
Pathway Selection
Specify the issuing jurisdiction, destination country, and document type.
02
Document Submission
Submit identity documents and source materials through our secure intake channel. Post originals where required.
03
Review and Confirmation
We issue a written fee schedule, pathway confirmation, and timeline window. Payment is taken at this stage only.
04
Authority Coordination
We manage all submissions and correspondence with DFAT and the relevant consular authorities on your behalf.
05
Dispatch
Completed documents are dispatched by international courier or available for collection from our Sydney office.
Engagement Standards
Our Professional Commitments
Each matter is managed on its individual merits. A written fee schedule and confirmed timeline are provided after document review — before any authority submission or payment is required.
01
Pathway Verification
The correct authority pathway, required document form, and applicable procedural steps are confirmed in writing before any matter proceeds. We do not proceed on the basis of country name alone.
02
Chain of Custody
All document submissions are handled through a controlled intake channel with access restrictions, auditability, and redaction workflow. Original documents are tracked from receipt to return dispatch.
03
Written Fee Confirmation
A written fee schedule covering all authority charges, coordination fees, and courier arrangements is provided before any payment is required. No charges are incurred without prior written agreement.
04
Direct Authority Liaison
We manage all correspondence and submissions to DFAT, consular offices, and relevant registries. Clients are not required to engage independently with any government body.
05
Milestone Reporting
Every engagement is assigned a unique reference number with client-accessible milestone tracking. Status transitions and any required actions are communicated promptly at each stage.
06
Scoped Assessments
Fee schedules vary by document type, destination, and procedural requirements. We encourage preliminary enquiry before commitment. Begin with a route check to receive a scoped assessment.
Preliminary enquiries are welcome before any commitment. — Submit an Enquiry →
Client feedback
From those who've worked with us
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The status reporting was methodical and precise. At every stage, I had a clear record of where my documents were in the process.
Lina H.
Personal apostille · Australian birth certificate · UAE
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A structured intake process that eliminated unnecessary back-and-forth. Well-organised from initial submission through to final dispatch.
Mark T.
Business legalisation · Company documents · Singapore
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Transparent fee structure with no variance between the quoted and final amounts. A professional and orderly process end to end.
Emma Z.
Certificate assistance · Academic documents · China
Submit a review
All submissions are reviewed before publication.
Common questions
What clients ask first
For document-specific guidance, the route verification tool above will provide a more accurate assessment than a general FAQ entry. View the full FAQ →
What is the difference between apostille and legalisation?
An apostille is a standardised certificate issued under the Hague Convention of 1961, accepted by all member countries as sufficient evidence of a document's authenticity. Legalisation — also called consular legalisation — is required for countries that have not fully implemented Hague apostille acceptance, and involves additional steps including DFAT authentication and presentation to the destination country's consulate in Australia. Note: China acceded to the Hague Convention in 2023 — the applicable route depends on the specific receiving authority and document type.
I am outside Australia. Can I still place an order?
Yes. Our intake process is fully online. We coordinate from our Sydney office and can dispatch completed documents to eligible international addresses. For overseas-issued documents, international DHL handling is required and quoted as part of your fee confirmation.
What documents should I prepare before starting?
Typically: a valid passport or government-issued photo ID, a scan of your original document, and any specific instruction from your receiving authority (for example, "apostille required" or "notarisation and legalisation required"). If you are unsure, begin with the route checker and we will confirm requirements after reviewing your submission.
Does a Justice of the Peace replace a Notary Public for international use?
Not in most international contexts. A Justice of the Peace can witness signatures and certify copies domestically in Australia, but their authority is not recognised internationally in the same way as a Notary Public. Many consular and legalisation pathways specifically require a Notary Public. We confirm which is required for your route during document review.
Can processing time be guaranteed?
No. All timelines are estimates subject to authority queue conditions, destination requirements, and document status. We provide a confirmed timeline window after reviewing your documents — before payment is required. Express handling may reduce expected timeframes where the route permits.
Will my information be disclosed overseas?
Where required for processing — for example, when submitting documents to a consulate or overseas authority — your information may be disclosed to overseas recipients. This is done strictly in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian law. Full details are available in our Privacy Policy and Authorisation Notice.
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