Why "Certificate of Identity" must clear the Australia embassy
Notarial verification that the person appearing is the same individual identified in the underlying ID, for foreign authorities.
Common scenarios: Identity confirmation to open a foreign bank account · Identity confirmation for overseas study/employment applications · Identity confirmation to receive an overseas pension
Australia embassy requires advance booking for every case — NYC Legal handles queuing and submission for you.
Documents to prepare
• Original passport • ID card • Source document (if any)
We check documents for completeness before filing to reduce the risk of return; acceptance remains at the embassy's discretion.
End-to-end chain: Notary → MFA → Australia Embassy
1) Notary Public signature/copy certification (timeline depends on the document — ask our staff)
2) MFA Consular Department (2-3 business days) — we file in person
3) Australia Embassy — Australia accepts NAATI translation directly · MFA is not required for NAATI documents
Embassy stage: approx. 3–5 business days; embassy fees per the published government rate
Language and translation for Australia
Receiving authorities in Australia usually expect the document or a translation in English. Ask the recipient whether a certified translation is needed and whether it should be attached before or after legalisation.
Australia is a frequent destination for a "Certificate of Identity", so check the mission's latest checklist before signing before the notary.
Documents the Australia embassy commonly legalises
Embassy legalisation commonly covers 4 document categories; check the mission's current list before filing.
Australia Embassy contact
📍 181 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
📞 +66 2 344 6300
🕘 Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30
🌐 https://thailand.embassy.gov.au
FAQ
Does "Certificate of Identity" for Australia need Apostille or Embassy Legalisation?
Australia is an Apostille party, but the Convention only enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 — before then, Thai-issued documents still need MFA and Australia embassy legalisation.
How long does the full chain take?
Notary timeline depends on the document — ask our staff + MFA 2-3 days + Embassy 3-5 business days — overall timing depends on each authority's queue; we confirm it in writing after document review.
What's the total cost?
Notary: fee confirmed in a written quotation from our staff. MFA fee is per the published government rate per stamp (standard or express) + Embassy fee per the published government rate.
Can overseas clients use this service?
Yes — ship documents via DHL/FedEx; we manage Notary+MFA+Embassy and ship back.