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.
International applicants can request a search or official copy of a PNG birth, death or marriage certificate by completing the application form and paying fees. The High Commission site mentions it without detail.
Where to apply in Australia
Referred via the High Commission in Canberra website; no Australian lodgement point stated.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Papua New Guinea.
How to apply
Complete the 'Application for Search or Official Copy' form and pay the application fee as the site directs.
Documents you need
- Application for Search or Official Copy form
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Fee amounts and the linked detail page were not read.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Papua New Guinea'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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