Uruguayan nationals obtain a certificate of judicial record through the post, sent by email.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Uruguay, Consular Section, Office 2, Level 4, 24 Brisbane Avenue, Barton (Canberra) ACT, serving Canberra and the ACT only; Consulate-General of Uruguay, Level 20, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW (the Sydney page does not state its jurisdiction; its pages also cover New Zealand).
Canberra: request by email to uruaustralia@mrree.gub.uy, pay cash on the day, hours Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00. Sydney: request by email to cgsydney@mrree.gub.uy, pay by AUD bank deposit, hours Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Uruguay.
How to apply
Email the post with a scan of your ID and the reason for the request (Sydney also asks your country of residence) | certificate sent by email; physical original collected by appointment
Documents you need
- Valid Uruguayan identity card or passport
- ID from country of origin if not Uruguayan
- Stated reason
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Good to know
Sydney only processes requests from people living in its jurisdiction. The consular pages show no publication date.
Official sources
- gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/en/embassy-of-uruguay-in-au…
- gub.uy/ministerio-relaciones-exteriores/en/consulate-general-of-the…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Uruguay'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 Uruguay in Australia
- Birth registration with the Uruguayan Civil Registry
- Copies of birth, marriage or death certificates from Uruguay
- First-time passport issuance
- General or special power of attorney
- Passport renewal (including lost or stolen)
- Proof of life certificate for pensioners
- Renewal of Uruguayan identity card
- Visa to Uruguay