witness signature - 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

Witnessing a signature

The law often requires that a signature on a document be witnessed or authenticated before a document can be relied on legally. Solicitors, Justices of the Peace and Notary Publics normally perform such functions, but Consular Officers overseas may also be empowered to witness signatures. Common documents that required your signature to be witnessed are:

* A drivers licence renewal application
* State and Commonwealth Statutory Declarations
* A Notice of Indended Marriage form
* Applications for Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage

By appointment only

To make an appointment with the Embassy in Stockholm, please call + 46 8 613 2900. Please bring with you the relevant form(s). 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.

On-line forms

Commonwealth Statutory Declarations – For further information please visit the Attorney-General’s Department website www.ag.gov.au

Notice of Intended Marriage – For further information regarding marriage in Australian, please visit the Attorney-General’s Department website www.ag.gov.au

Driver’s licence renewal forms – Please visit the website of your State road traffic authority for forms and further instructions.

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.”