The Chinese Embassy processes applications from ACT , NT and SA. Applications from NSW, VIC/TAS. QLD and WA are advised to be forwarded to the Chinese Consulates-General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth respectively.

 

Procedure:

Documents prepared in Australia for use in the People's Republic of China must be authenticated by the Chinese Consular Posts in Australia as the last step in the established legalization process. In other words, do not submit your document(s) to this or other Chinese Consular Posts for authentication unless they are first notarized and duly authenticated by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or its representative office in the state/territory of your residence. The contacts of dfat offices arehttp://www.dfat.gov.au/contacts.html

 

Document(s) required for authentication:

a. A completed "Application Form for Notarization or Authentication";

b. Copy of your valid passport's data page;

c. Supporting papers as are relevant to the nature of your document(s):

d. Property/Estate Ownership Certificate (original or copy);

e. Copies of Corporate Registration/License;

f. Kinship Certificate.

 

Authentication Fees:

Nature of Documents	Personally Submitted	By Mail/Agent	Note: These are the rates of regular-service (4th-working-day release) charges on authentication of documents per piece
Civil (including adoptions)	A$30	A$40
Commercial	A$60	A$70
Property Transaction	A$60	A$70

 

Additional charges on Expedite Service (only in case of need):

Same Day Release: A$50; 2nd or 3^rd Working-Day Release: A$30

 

Payment of fees:http://au.china-embassy.org/eng/ls/t393629.htm

Apply by mail: You have to provide a pre-paid, self-addressed returning envelop. (This office shall not be responsible for any possible mishandling by the carrier.)

 

Chinese citizens may bring along their Chinese passports and relevant supporting papers to appear in this office and have their document(s) directly notarized. (For details, please refer to the Chinese version of this "Application")

Failure to meet the above requirements may result in delay of the processing or the return of applications to the sender.

Notes on the documentation of certain certificates: continued on next page.

1)  The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney

　　  39 Dunblane Street, Camperdown NSW 2050

　　  Tel: (02) 8595-8000

　　  Fax: (02) 8595-8021

　　  Web site: sydney.chineseconsulate.org

2)  The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Melbourne

　　  75-77 Irving Road, Toorak VIC 3142

　　  Tel: (03) 9822-0606

　　  Fax: (03) 9822-0320 Web site: www.chinaconsulatemel.org

3)  The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Perth

　　  45 Brown Street, East Perth, WA 6004

　　  Tel: (08) 9222-0333

　　  Fax: (08) 9221-6144

4)  The Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Brisbane

　　  Level 9, 79 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 

　　  Tel: (07) 32106509 Ext 206 

　　  Fax:(07) 30128096