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Canada: Authentication / apostille of documents in Australia

  • 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.

Since 11 January 2024 Canadian documents receive apostilles. The Sydney consulate can authenticate only Government of Canada documents and documents issued or notarised in certain provinces and territories; documents from Alberta, BC, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan go to the provincial authority.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate General of Canada, Sydney (NSW, QLD, NT).

Canberra says Canadian-issued documents for its notarial services must first be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.

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

How to apply

Check eligibility on the Global Affairs authentication page | email the Sydney consulate and follow its instructions | pay the fee by credit card authorization form

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Processing time: Not published.

Good to know

Sydney page updated 2025-11-27.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Canada'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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