Tanner76 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I need to get some documents certified. The Post Office in the UK provides this service so I'm wondering if the Australian Government would accept them for a visa application. Any ideas? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What is the person at the post office that does it? Your local court will do them for free or a small fee and is accepted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner76 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 I have no idea but the Post Office charge for the service so I'm assuming it would be someone who would be qualified to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlornax Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 What are you getting certified? For visa application you can scan colour originals and they are accepted wthout being certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner76 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Its for a child visa and as far as I can see there is no way to submit it online which is a pain. I think I may have answered my own question though. On the DIAC site it says the following: Any person or agency recognised by the law of the country in which you live can certify documents. All our offices outside Australia have a person who can certify or witness documents. You might have to pay for this service. As the Post Office seem to be recognised by the law in this country it shoudl be accepted by DIAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveandKirsty Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Yes, UK Post Office is acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner76 Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centennial Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I don't think Post office attestation is accepted. I got it done by one solicitor who charged £5 per document in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 The friend who did their statutory declaration for my 309/100 application (form 888) had their document witnessed by the Post Office and it was accepted by my case officer. I personally wouldn't bother with the PO, as there are many local solicitors who will do it for a few ££. But depends if it's convenient etc for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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