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India: Attestation of documents in Australia

  • Appointment Required
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

The mission attests documents for use in India. Documents of Australian or other foreign passport holders must first carry a DFAT apostille, and in NSW only a public notary (not a JP) may witness documents intended for India.

Where to apply in Australia

Lodged at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC, run by VFS Global) for the applicant's state: Canberra (ACT), Sydney (NSW), Adelaide (SA), Melbourne (VIC and TAS), Brisbane (QLD), Perth (WA and NT). Decided by the High Commission in Canberra (ACT plus Cooma, Merimbula and Bega) or the Consulate-General covering the applicant (Sydney: NSW and SA; Melbourne: VIC and TAS; Brisbane: QLD; Perth: WA and NT).

NSW: only a public notary (not a JP) may witness documents for use in India, per a CGI Sydney advisory dated 9 Sept 2020.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of India.

How to apply

Lodge the documents with the Miscellaneous Services form via the ICAC, in person by appointment or by post, following the VFS consular checklist

Applications are handled through VFS Global - Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC), https://services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/ind.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by India's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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