certify copy - Australian Embassy

Australian Embassy

Sweden

Visiting address: Klarabergsviadukten 63, 8th Floor, Stockholm; Postal Address: Box 824, SE 101 36 Stockholm Telephone: +46 (0)8 613 2900 - Fax: +46 (0)8 613 2982

Making and certifying a copy of a document

When Consular Officers are asked to certify a document, they are certifying that the copy is a "true copy" of the document presented to them. The documents presented must be originals. The Consular Officer will use the following text: "This is a true copy of the document presented to me". If you require a different form of words, please consult a Notary Public or the authority from which the document originated.

By appointment:

To make an appointment for a certified copy with the Embassy in Stockholm, please call + 46 8 613 2900. You should verify your identity by presenting a valid photo ID (passport, driver’s licence or photo ID-card). Please be prepared to pay the fee in cash. Please see “Consular Fees” for current fees and payment details.

By mail:

Please send your original documents to the following address:

Notarials Section
Australian Embassy
Box 824
SE-101 36 Stockholm
Sweden

Please specify what documents you want to have certified and if you require multiple copies. Make sure to write down the return address. Your original documents and copies will be returned to you by mail. The Embassy strongly recommends you request the documents to be returned to you with registered mail (additional charges apply). Please pay the fee using Internet banking, bankgiro or a bank transfer. Please see “Consular Fees” for current fees and payment details.

Disclamer

The following disclamer relates to all notarial services performed by the Australian Embassy in Sweden:

“Please ensure that documents relating to notarial services you require from the Australian Government or Embassy are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for witnessing any signatures on the documents.

If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to witnessing signatures on a particular document, you should seek independent legal advice.

Please note, by witnessing a signature on a document neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Sweden guarantees the legal effectiveness of the document nor the accuracy of its contents.”