Requirements for certifying documents - agent FAQS
Can agents certify documents?
Yes. From 1 October 2006 the Migration Regulations 1994 were amended to provide that registered migration agents, in Australia and outside Australia, may certify copies of original documents that relate to visa applications, provided that their registration is not currently suspended and they are not subject to a caution that is in effect.
How do I certify a document relating to a visa application?
No particular form of words is required by legislation. However, the department suggests the wording offered in the following table.
| Number of pages | Suggested Wording |
|---|---|
| Single Page | "This is a certified true copy of the original as sighted by me" |
| Multiple Pages | "I certify this and the following … pages to be a true copy of the original as sighted by me" Note: The department suggests that you initial subsequent pages of the copy. |
In addition, the department recommends that the following information also be provided along with the above statement on the copy of the document:
- Signature
- Name in full
- Migration Agent Registration Number (MARN)
- Telephone Number
- Date
- Address (optional)