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Question:

How do I arrange a certified copy of a document?

Answer:

If you are requested to submit certain documents as certified copies (certified as true copy of the original), please bring the original document and a photocopy of the original document to one of the following persons.

Who can certify a copy?

	Magistrate, CEO of a Commonwealth court, Clerk of the court, Judge of a court, the Master of a court, Registrar or Deputy Registrar of a court
	Civil marriage celebrant, Justice of the Peace, Commission for taking Affidavits and Declarations, a Notary Public
	Australian diplomatic or consular officer
	Officer or warrant officer of the Australian Defence Force (with 5 years continuous service)
	A chiropractor, dentist, medical practionioner, nurse, pharmacist, veterinary surgeon
	Sheriff or sheriff’s officer, a legal practitioner, patent attorney, bailiff, police officer
	Manager of Australia Postal Corporation or permanent employee (with more than 5 years continuous service)
	A bank officer, credit union or building society officer (with more than 5 years continuous service)
	Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants, Australian Society of Certificated Practising Accountants or National Institute of Accountants; Institute of Corporate Managers, Secretaries and Administrators; or Institute of Engineers (not students members)
	Member of Parliament (Commonwealth or State)
	Executive manager or permanent employee of a Commonwealth or state department or authority (more than 5 years continuous service)
	Minister of religion
	Teacher employed on a full time basis at a school of tertiary education institution (more than 5 years continuous service)

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