Prior to the introduction of Apostille Certificates, the burden fell on international governments, Courts and businesses to ascertain whether foreign public documents were authentic.
Most Australian public/government or notarised private/documents to be recognised and accepted by overseas businesses, governments or Courts... must be authenticated or "legalised"… that is, formally proved valid and genuine.
An Apostille Certificate is a short and simple form of legalisation, but available only to those countries which are signatories to The Hague Convention.
If not a signatory to The Hague Convention, full document legalisation by the foreign country's Embassy or Consulate in Australia is required in place of an Apostille Certificate.
How to Order
Prior to the introduction of Apostille Certificates, the burden fell on international governments, Courts and businesses to ascertain whether foreign public documents were authentic.
An Apostille (Certificate) is a square approximately 9cm long, usually stamped onto the reverse side of a single page public document.
An Apostille Certificate dramatically simplifies the formalities associated with using public documents outside Australia.
Michael Frederick Twemlow was admitted to practice as a solicitor, attorney and barrister in NSW, Australia in 1965.
He is retired from legal practice allowing him to concentrate exclusively and efficiently providing apostille/legalisation/notary services worldwide as a commercial agent.
His clients include many large Australian and multi-national companies. He also acts for various Australian and international commercial enterprises.
Michael is a member of the International Union of Notaries, The Law Society of NSW, The Society of Notaries of NSW, and Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries.
We provide fast and efficient Apostille or Embassy/Consulate legalisation services required for Australian public documents wherever you are located..within Australia or elsewhere around the world.
Let us take these important, complicated, and time-consuming processes off your hands.
Our Apostille/Legalisation service saves you time and money by processing your paperwork directly with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
Apostille Australia Certificate Service
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