Australia's Apostille & Legalisation Experts.
Professional document certification for Australians going global. Apostilles, authentication, embassy legalisation managed end-to-end from Canberra.
Direct DFAT Access
Located minutes from the only authority in Australia that issues apostilles and authentications.
Secure End-to-End Handling
Your documents are handled with care, confidentiality, and professional packaging.
Hague & Non-Hague Countries
Apostilles for Hague Convention countries and full authentication + embassy legalisation for others.
The easy, secure way to legalise Australian documents for overseas use.
Apostille Services
We manage apostille applications for Australian public documents intended for use in Hague Convention countries, ensuring eligibility review and structured submission handling from start to finish.
Authentication Services
We coordinate authentication processing for documents required in countries outside the Hague Convention, preparing them for embassy or consular legalisation where applicable.
Embassy Legalisation
Where further certification is required, we manage embassy submission protocols, appointment requirements, and secure document return handling.
Embassy Legalisation
Where required, we coordinate compliant notarisation through experienced Australian public notaries aligned with your document and destination requirements.
Translation Services
We coordinate professional certified translations aligned with apostille and legalisation processing to ensure compliance and timing alignment.
A Structured Approach to Document Legalisation
Apostille Express is a Canberra-based document legalisation concierge specialising in Australian documents for overseas use, providing structured coordination and secure handling.
- Individual document assessment before submission
- Clear guidance aligned with country-specific requirements
- Secure handling from initial review to final return delivery
- Structured coordination with authorised authorities
Australia's capital and the home of DFAT. Being based here means same-day submissions and direct access to the authority that processes every apostille in the country.
The Canberra Advantage
Apostille Express operates from Canberra's Civic Quarter — steps from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the only authority in Australia authorised to issue apostilles and authentications.
- Attend DFAT regularly on behalf of clients
- Built around DFAT access, not remote handling
- Maintain predictable turnaround timelines
- Australia is our core market — that is where our expertise sits
- Birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates
- Academic qualifications and transcripts
- Corporate and company documents
- Medical and commercial records
Each matter is reviewed individually to ensure compliance with destination requirements.
Your documents,
accepted worldwide.
We handle Australian document legalisation for every major destination — from Hague Convention countries to complex embassy pathways in the Gulf, Asia, and beyond.
105+
Hague Convention countries — via Apostille
30+
Non-Hague countries via embassy legalisation
3 days
Typical turnaround for Apostille orders
3 days
Typical turnaround for Apostille orders
How it Works
A clear, managed process from start to finish. No guesswork, no repeat submissions.
Clear, Upfront Fees
All prices in AUD including GST. Invoice issued after document review — no surprise charges.
Note: An invoice is issued after your documents have been reviewed and the correct process confirmed. Third-party charges (DFAT, ASIC, embassy fees) are payable in addition to service fees. Turnaround times are estimates and may vary.
Submit for a free document assessment
No payment required until you've reviewed and approved your itemised invoice. Send us your documents and we'll confirm the right pathway and exact cost.