Public open will (notarial) – Mexico in Australia

The embassy acts as notary to execute a public open will for assets located in Mexico. Only one person may make a will per deed, and a later will revokes earlier ones.

Where to apply in Australia

Consular Section of the Embassy of Mexico, 14 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT. Honorary consulates in Brisbane and Carnegie (Melbourne) do not perform these procedures on the embassy pages read.

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

How to apply

Request an appointment by email or phone with available dates | attend with documents and pay | deed ready for review the next business day; sign, then collect the next business day

Applications are handled through MiConsulado appointment system https://citas.sre.gob.mx.

Documents you need

Mexican birth certificate
Valid photo ID, preferably Mexican passport (original and three copies)
List of assets and beneficiaries with locations
Civil status certificates if applicable
Application form
Interpreter with ID if Spanish is not spoken
Two witnesses in certain cases
Apostille/legalisation and certified translation for foreign documents

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 333 (Mexican nationals); AUD 666 (foreign nationals)

Processing time: Deed ready one business day after first visit.

Good to know

Fee from the August 2026 fee table. Exact cash only.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Mexico'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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Mexico: Public open will (notarial) in Australia