Notarial services (acknowledgement, jurat, power of attorney) – Philippines in Australia

The Embassy notarises private documents such as affidavits and special powers of attorney that the signatory signs in front of a consular officer, for use in the Philippines. Australian public documents are not legalised here; they take a DFAT apostille instead.

Where to apply in Australia

Philippine Embassy, Canberra (notarials desk, ext. 231). Sydney and Melbourne Consulates-General offer notarials for their areas but their pages were not fetched.

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

How to apply

Attend in person with the unsigned document and ID | sign before the consular officer | pay by cash, card or postal money order | expedited release available for an extra fee

Documents you need

Personal appearance of the signatory
Original and photocopy of the document
Original and photocopy of valid photo ID with signature, matching the document name

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 45.00 per document
Other charges: AUD 18.00 expedite fee (1 business day); 1.5% card surcharge

Processing time: 3 business days regular; 1 business day expedited.

Good to know

Authentication page and schedule agree on AUD 45 and AUD 18 (schedule dated 9 March 2016). Documents issued by Australian authorities go to DFAT for an apostille (DFAT fees not on the page). Both the Embassy and Melbourne Consulate General fee pages (read 2026-10-24) still state the schedule is as of 9 March 2016, so fees may have changed.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Philippines'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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Philippines: Notarial services (acknowledgement, jurat, power of attorney) in Australia