Notarial Services and Fees
Notarial services are legal acts which allow written records to be used for official or legal purposes.
In Australia, these services are performed by Justices of the Peace, Public Notaries and similarly authorised persons.
The Consular Fees Act 1955 (Cth) authorises consular staff overseas to perform notarial services for Australian documents and foreign documents for use in Australia.
The Australian Embassy in The Hague can provide Notarial services such as witnessing signatures, certifying copies, legalising (apostilles) on public documents and swearing oaths or affirmations for affidavits.
Please read this page in full before making an appointment, mailing in your documents, or contacting us.
You can find out more information about these services on the Smartraveller’s notarial services overseas.
Australian Embassy Closure between Wednesday 25 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025
The Australian Embassy in the Hague will be closed between Wednesday 25 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025 inclusive to observe the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Notarial services will not be provided during this time.
What Type of Notarial services do you provide?
Fees are current from 1 December 2024 and charged per document*.
By Mail Only
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Preparation and issue of an Apostille or Authentication on original public documents (e.g. birth certificate, marriage certificate, single status certificate). Also known as Legalisation. |
€60 |
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VOG (certificate of conduct) application |
Gratis |
| Postage for the return of official documents provided to the Embassy for any service listed above (Registered Mail via PostNL only) |
€10.80 |
By Appointment
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Witnessing a signature or seal on a form or declaration (e.g. statutory declaration, driver's licence renewal application, proof of life certificates or Australian property transfers) *fees can vary if more than one signature required. |
€52 |
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Affidavits (affirmations or oaths) |
€52 |
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Verifying and certifying of an identity documents (e.g. passport, driver's licence) |
€52 |
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Signing a document or affixing a seal to a document or other article |
€52 |
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Witnessing the execution of a will |
€52 |
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Preparation and issuing Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) |
€104 |
Notarial services disclaimer
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Privacy Policy
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Embassy’s appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT’s behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT’s ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore’s Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT’s Privacy Policy.