Notarial Services

The Australian Consulate-General in Geneva can provide some notarial services. The Australian Embassy in Bern does not provide notarial services. Our office provides in-person notarial services by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

For DFAT to assist you the document must be Australian or a foreign document for use in Australia. Before you request our notarial services, ask the receiving authority in Australia what they need from you. In many cases, you won't need our services and can find someone else locally to assist you (i.e. Swiss notary public) or seek legal advice.

We recommend visiting Smartraveller - Notarial services (legalising documents) overseas for detailed information on the notarial services we can provide overseas.

Notarial Fees

Notarial service fees and payment methods can be found at: Notarial Fees

Notarial Services by Mail or In-Person?

See the below list of notarial services for details on how to send your documents by mail or how to request an in-person appointment:

1. Legalisations (Authentications and Apostilles)

2. Certifying photographs and true copies of original documents

3. Verification of Identity

4. Australian Affidavits

5. Getting Married in Switzerland or Australia

6. Driver Licences

7. Statutory Declarations

8. Buying and Selling Property in Australia

9. Witnessing Signatures – Other Documents

10. Witnessing the Execution of a Will

Notarial Services Disclaimer

Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Consulate, are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.

Privacy Policy

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Consulate-General's appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT's behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT's ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore's Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT's Privacy Policy.