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.
Swiss representations can legalise the seals and official signatures of the host state and private signatures, confirming only that the signature or seal is genuine. Each request is checked, including whether an apostille agreement applies.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney (contact sydney@eda.admin.ch).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Switzerland.
How to apply
Contact the representation; details are in sub-pages on seals/official signatures, private signatures and fees (not read)
Documents you need
- Written declaration of authenticity by a judicial or administrative authority or notary
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Fees and steps not read. Legalisation of foreign civil status records for Swiss registration is handled under civil status. Page published 31 August 2026 on the Swiss representation's site.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Switzerland'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 Switzerland in Australia
- Consular assistance in emergencies abroad
- Registration in the Register of the Swiss Abroad
- Registration of a birth
- Registration of a death
- Swiss passport and identity card
- Temporary (emergency) passport and lost or stolen identity documents
- Translation certificate for a Swiss driving licence
- Voting rights registration for Swiss abroad