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.
Staff at the High Commission and consulates will witness affidavits, affirmations and statutory declarations intended for use under New Zealand law, for a fee. Signing must happen at their premises.
Where to apply in Australia
New Zealand High Commission, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT (Canberra); Consulates-General in Sydney (Level 22, 20 Bond Street, NSW) and Melbourne (Level 4, 45 William Street, VIC); all by appointment.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of New Zealand.
How to apply
Call the High Commission or a consulate to book an appointment and ask about cost | sign the document in front of staff at the premises
Documents you need
- Document for use under New Zealand law
- Identification (not specified on page)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: fee charged, amount not published
Good to know
Requirements and fee amounts not published; pages show no date.
Official sources
- mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/austral…
- mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/australia-and-pacific/austral…
- safetravel.govt.nz/our-services
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by New Zealand'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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