The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.

The Australian Government can provide some notarial services. The services we provide depends if requested in Australia or overseas. We charge fees for our service.

Australians of all kinds enjoy partying and celebrating. Know what you can do to reduce your risk of things going wrong.

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.