Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.

Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.

This page will help you understand the risks and take appropriate precautions before you head out on the water.

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.

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.

Explore this page for information about how to find out if you need your document legalised and which documents we can legalise in Australia.

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

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.