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At minimum, you'll be asked for:
If you've been previously married and are divorced or widowed, we'll also ask for:
You may be able to prove your identity online. If not you can still prove your identity in other ways. These include:
One of the easiest ways to prove your identity is by presenting your driver licence (if it confirms your residential address) and your Passport.
Alternatively, there are other ways to prove your identity.
If you're applying for your own certificate, you only need to provide proof of your identity.
If you're applying for someone else's certificate, you also need to provide:
| Processing start date | Processing time | Pick up/delivery |
|---|---|---|
|
Date received
Full application |
14 days (2 weeks) |
Pickup 595 Collins Street Melbourne or 6 days |
| Legal certificate |
|---|
| $33.80 |
| Accepted as an official single status certificate. |
We can’t refund postage fees if you decide to collect your certificate(s) in person.
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | Click and collect 595 Collins St, Melbourne |
FREE |
| Legal certificate | Express post | $10.00 |
| Type of certificate | Postage and handling method | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Legal certificate | International express | $54.10 |
See Australia Post (External link) for product details
Check the Payment methods (External link) we accept.