The consul attests that a signature on a document is yours, for use in legal acts. It cannot be used for acts that require a notarial deed under Polish law, such as property transfers on a self-drafted document.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney (10 Trelawney Street, Woollahra NSW) covers Australia except the ACT; the Embassy in Canberra covers the ACT. Honorary consuls do not issue passports.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.
How to apply
Book an appointment on the e-Konsulat system (e-konsulat.gov.pl) | attend in person with the document and ID | sign and receive the attestation at the visit
Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.
Documents you need
- Document bearing the signature to be attested
- Valid passport or Polish ID card
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 67
Processing time: Done during the visit.
Good to know
Notarial issues page also lists certification of copies (page not read). Page shows no date.
Official sources
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/certifying-a-signature
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/notarial-issues
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/consular-fees
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Poland'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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More services of Poland in Australia
- Acknowledgement of paternity
- Administrative change of first or last name
- Certificate for repatriation of a body or ashes to Poland
- Certification of a copy
- Confirmation of Polish citizenship (or its loss)
- Legalisation of foreign documents
- National (D-type) visa
- Passport for a child under 12 (online application)
- Passport for a minor child
- Passport for an adult
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign birth certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign marriage certificate
- Report of a lost or damaged ID card
- Schengen (C-type) visa
- Temporary passport (adult)
- Work and Holiday national visa