Notarial Fees
- All fees may be subject to change without notice and are non-refundable.
- All U.S. consular fees worldwide are established in U.S. dollars (USD). For some common consular services we have listed the Australian dollar (AUD) equivalent on the relevant fee information web page.
- The Consulates General do not, under any circumstances, accept cash sent through the mail.
Special Notice
On July 31, 2008, the U.S. Embassy in Australia revised the consular exchange rate from AUD1.15 to AUD1.10.
Payments received by American Citizen Services in Australian Dollars on or after July 31, 2008 will be subject to the revised consular exchange rate. Incorrect payments will be returned and the correct amount will be requested. We do not accept payments for incorrect or multiple checks/money-orders for these services even if you have overpaid. Payment must be for the correct amount in Australian Dollars.
Payments in U.S. Dollars will not be affected.
Exemptions for notarial fees
These fees will not be charged when the service is performed:
- at the direct request of any U.S. federal, state or local government agency or any of the territories or possessions of the U.S.; or
- with respect to documents to be presented by claimants, beneficiaries, or their witness in connection with obtaining federal, state, or municipal benefits; or
- for American citizens outside the United States preparing ballots for any public election in the U.S. or any of its territories.
Notarial fee schedule
| USD | AUD | ||
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| Acknowledgement or Oath | |||
| First service (seal) | $30.00 | $33.00 | |
| Each additional seal provided at the same time in connection with the same transaction |
$20.00 | $22.00 | |
| Certification | |||
| First copy | $30.00 | $33.00 | |
| Each additional copy provided at the same time | $20.00 | $22.00 | |
Accepted forms of payment for notarial services at U.S. Consular Offices in Australia
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Description of forms of payment
Cash
Either Australian or U.S. Currency.
- The Consulates General in Sydney and Melbourne accept U.S. currency in the exact amount and in notes only. Change is not available for U.S. currency.
- The Consulate General in Perth does not accept cash payment in U.S. currency
Bank Check
Either Australian or U.S. currency, payable to U.S. Consulate General
. Personal or company checks will not be accepted.
Postal Money Order
Either Australian or U.S. currency, payable to U.S. Consulate General
. Personal or company checks will not be accepted.
Credit Card
- Visa, Master Card, American Express or Diners.
- Credit Card payments must be tendered in person.
- All credit card transactions are processed in the U.S. in U.S. dollars. The actual amount charged to your credit card will reflect the bank's exchange rate and, possibly, a transaction fee.
EFTPOS
Not available.
Last update Monday, 11 August 2008
