# Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services is an apostille authority in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

DFAT issues apostilles on Australian public documents through the Australian Passport Offices in the capital cities. See the Smartraveller page for how to lodge and the current fee.

## Details

- Address: R.G. Casey Building, John McEwen Crescent, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 0221, Australia
- Phone: [+61 2 6261 1111](<tel:+61262611111>)
- Website: [www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services](<https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services>)
- What this office covers: Apostilles for Australian public documents
- Walk-in counter: Yes
- Issuing fee: AUD 102 per apostille (January 2025, indexed yearly), as stated
- Source note: Smartraveller notarial services page. HCCH authority record and official page, checked 2026-10-07.

## Questions

### Where is Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services?

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services is at R.G. Casey Building, John McEwen Crescent, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 0221, Australia.

### How do I contact Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services?

To contact Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services, call +61 2 6261 1111 or visit https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services.

### Should I post my original document to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — Authentication Services?

Read the official page linked in the listing first. Many offices take documents by post, some see walk-ins, and a few take requests online. Never send an original you cannot replace until the office confirms what it needs.

## Source

From [HCCH Apostille Section: status table and authority records](https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41), license © HCCH 1951-2026. Plain facts restated (membership, office names and contact details); no open licence stated., checked 2026-10-07.

Last updated October 7, 2026.

## Links

- This apostille authority on the [web page](<https://apostilles.fyi/au/australian-capital-territory/canberra/department-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-authentication-services>)
- [National apostille offices in Canberra](<https://apostilles.fyi/au/australian-capital-territory/canberra/category/national-apostille-offices.md>)
- [Apostille offices in Canberra](<https://apostilles.fyi/au/australian-capital-territory/canberra/category/apostille-offices.md>)
- [More apostille authorities in Canberra](<https://apostilles.fyi/au/australian-capital-territory/canberra.md>)

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