A consular official can also administer the oath or affirmation on an Australian affidavit.
- Your lawyer must provide clear instructions as to what they need in and on the affidavit. We can't provide legal information or advice.
- Before you bring an affidavit to us, contact your lawyer. Get their advice and specific instructions.
- If an affidavit contains attachments or is multiple pages, we will bind these pages together. Please note that some receiving authorities don't accept bound documents. Ask the receiving document if they'll accept it.
Learn more about affidavits (Family Court of Australia).
Preparing for your appointment
- Before you request our services, always ask the receiving authority who else can witness it for you. You may not need DFAT.
- Ask the receiving authority in Australia if they also need a DFAT Identity Certificate .
- Bring your passport or any identity document showing your signature and photo to your appointment. We must confirm your identity before we can witness your signature.