Verification of Identity

Verification of Identity

Consulate staff can complete the DFAT Identity Certificate for ID verification. We cannot complete or sign any other organisation’s document or form to verify your identity (i.e. Westpac form). Please contact the receiving Australian authority and ask them if they will accept the DFAT Identity Certificate before requesting an appointment. If this does not meet their requirements, then ask the receiving authority if they will accept verification from an alternate source (e.g. having their form completed by an alternate provider e.g. a Swiss notary public).

Is an Appointment Required?

Yes, as we will be verifying your ID, you are required to present in-person, at an appointment. 

How to book an appointment

All notarial appointments are held in Geneva only (not Bern) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The current waiting time for an appointment is 1-2 weeks - please advise us if your request is urgent.

Appointments can only be made by sending an email to: [email protected]

Please provide the following in your email:

1. Title your email subject with: “Last name”, “First Name” – Notarial Appointment
2. Your full name, contact phone number and email address
3. The full name of anyone else requiring the same service
4. Preferred 'day' (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) and ‘time’ (morning/afternoon preference)
5. Where you will be coming from
6. Specific details of the notarial service you require – Full instructions from the requesting authority must be provided before an appointment can be scheduled - please attach these details to your appointment request email.

What to bring to your appointment?

• Your valid passport.
• Other original documents required (we will make the copies).
• Your credit/debit card for payment – Fees and payment methods