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Australian Consulate-General, Toronto

Passport Collection

Lost/damaged/change of name/gratis/emergency, passport application

*Application forms which are cut off/missing information will not be accepted. Canadian letter size paper can be used but adjusting printer settings may be necessary. Please ensure the parental consent page is completed in front of an appropriate witness prior to the appointment.

Make an appointment to apply for, or renew an Australian passport (for persons aged 15 year and under).  This is a five (5) page form

For applicants aged 15 years and under the child is not required to attend the appointment, but children aged 10 and over will be required to sign the application form.

Visit  http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/passports.html for list of guarantor occupations and information regarding fees and what to bring to your appointment. 

This passport is valid for 5 years, and includes 37 pages.

5 year validity passport application (for children under 16)

Please contact us by phone before booking this notarial service. Forms that we may witness include government forms, including Commonwealth and Australian State based declarations, licence identity kits and some Australian bank identity forms. 

**Statutory declarations for South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia and all Affidavits, Oaths or Affirmations and Power of Attorney documents must be booked by phone** 

Please note: This service is only provided for documents that are intended to be used in Australia. For notarial services for other documents, refer to other governments. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/notarial.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.

You must bring the statutory declaration and valid photo ID with you.  Please do not sign the declaration until your appointment.  

Australian Commonwealth statutory declarations can be found at:  https://www.ag.gov.au/publications/pages/statutorydeclarations.asp6

Witnessing a signature on certain Australian forms*

Make an appointment to apply for, or renew an Australian adult passport (for persons aged 75 and over).

This optional 5-year validity passport is available to persons aged 75 and over. Applicants may also opt for a 10 year passport for $395.

This is a one (1) or five (5) page application*.  If your most recent passport has expired by more than three years then the 5 page form is required.  If your passport is still valid or has expired by less than three years then the 1 page form is required.

**From 3 October 2022, adults eligible to use the one-page PC7 Australian Passport Renewal Application form will be able to apply by mail**. 

*Application forms which are cut off/missing information will not be accepted. Canadian letter size paper can be used but adjusting printer settings may be necessary. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/passports.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.

Optional for persons over 75 - 5 year validity passport application

Make an appointment to have a signature, or a seal on an Australian public document (examples: birth certificate, Australian degree  certificate) verified by authentication.

We kindly request a copy of the document prior to your appointment.  Please email the copy to toronto.consular@austrade.gov.au along with your contact details. 

This service has a 2-3 business day turn around.  You must bring the original document and valid photo ID with you.

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/notarial.html for more information regarding our services,

Authentication service (verifying a signature on certain Australian-issued documents)

Make an appointment to have a signature, or a seal on an Australian public document (examples: birth certificate, Australian degree  certificate) verified by apostille. This service is not for verification of identity for Australian banks, please book under witness signature.

We kindly request a copy of the document prior to your appointment.  Please email the copy to toronto.consular@austrade.gov.au along with your contact details. 

This service has a 2-3 business day turn around.  You must bring the original document and valid photo ID with you.

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/notarial.html for more information regarding our services.

Apostille service (verifying a signature of certain Australian-issued documents)

Cost Adult                   CAD=$395.00
Cost 16 & 17 yo         CAD=$332.00
Cost 75 and Over       CAD=$259.00
Cost Child Under 16  CAD=$196.00

*Application forms which are cut off/missing information will not be accepted. Canadian letter size paper can be used but adjusting printer settings may be necessary. Please ensure the parental consent page is completed in front of an appropriate witness prior to the appointment.

Make an appointment to apply for, or renew an Australian passport (for persons aged 16 and over).   This is a one (1) or five (5) page application* depending on your circumstances. 

Please note: All applicants aged 16 and over must lodge their application in person. For those applicants aged 16 and 17, a legal guardian is also required to attend the appointment. This passport is valid for 10 years, and includes 37 pages.

From 3 October 2022, adults eligible to use the one-page PC7 Australian Passport Renewal Application form will be able to apply by mail. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/passports.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.

Two (2) passport applications

PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BOOKING THIS APPOINTMENT, TO ENSURE AN AUTHORISED OFFICER WILL BE AVAILABLE. 

The cost depends on amount of documents to be witnessed and certified.   

Make an appointment for an official officer to witness you sign land transfer/sale, or mortgage documents.  

**Please note - In order to book an appointment for the witnessing of Land Transfer documentation, please contact the Consulate directly on +1 416 323 4288.

Please note: This service is only provided for documents that are intended to be used in Australia. For notarial services for other documents, refer to other governments. 

You must bring all required documentation, including the most recent land rates notice or certificate of title (if selling the property) and valid photo ID.  

The officer will supply and complete the identity certificate.  

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/notarial.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.

Witnessing land transfer/mortgage documents

Make an appointment to have a copy of a document certified as a true copy.

You will need to bring the original document to the appointment as the certifying officer will produce a copy of this document during the appointment.

Please note: This service is only provided for documents that are intended to be used in Australia. For notarial services for other documents, refer to other governments. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/notarial.html for more information regarding our services,

Certifiying a copy of a document

Make an appointment to apply for, or renew an Australian passport (for persons aged 16 and over).   This is a one (1) or five (5) page application* depending on your circumstances. 

Please note: All applicants aged 16 and over must lodge their application in person. For those applicants aged 16 and 17, a legal guardian is also required to attend the appointment. 

From 3 October 2022, adults eligible to use the one-page PC7 Australian Passport Renewal Application form will be able to apply by mail, otherwise 

All applicants aged 16 and over and presenting a 5 page PC 8 application, must lodge their application in person. For those applicants aged 16 and 17, a legal guardian is also required to attend the appointment. 

*Application forms which are cut off/missing information will not be accepted. Canadian letter size paper can be used but adjusting printer settings may be necessary. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/passports.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.  

This passport is valid for 10 years, and includes 37 pages.

10 year validity passport application (for persons aged 16 and over)

Must bring all required documentation and valid photo ID with you.

Issuing a certificate of no impediment to marry

*Application forms which are cut off/missing information will not be accepted. Canadian letter size paper can be used but adjusting printer settings may be necessary. Please ensure the parental consent page is completed in front of an appropriate witness prior to the appointment.

Make an appointment to apply for, or renew an Australian passport (for persons aged 16 and over).   This is a one (1) or five (5) page application* depending on your circumstances. 

Please note: All applicants aged 16 and over must lodge their application in person. For those applicants aged 16 and 17, a legal guardian is also required to attend the appointment. This passport is valid for 10 years, and includes 37 pages.

From 3 October 2022, adults eligible to use the one-page PC7 Australian Passport Renewal Application form will be able to apply by mail. 

Visit http://canada.embassy.gov.au/otwa/passports.html for more information regarding our services, policies, fees, and what to bring to your appointment.

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Australian Consulate-General, Toronto

Witnessing land transfer/mortgage documents

December 2025

Australian Consulate-General, Toronto

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