Notarial Services Provided by the Australian Embassy in Bogota
The Australian Embassy in Bogota provides various notarial services to Australian citizens and others. These services include:
- certifying copies of documents, photographs and identity;
- witnessing signatures;
- issuing Apostilles and Authentication certificates;
- administering affidavits; and
- issuing Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI);
Before requesting a notarial service, it is important to know exactly what service you require. Please confirm this with the organization that requires your documents, as the embassy cannot provide advice on the notarial service you need.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Embassy are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice. Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Embassy guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
More information on the services we can provide can be found at Notarial services overseas | Smartraveller.
If you have further questions, please contact us at +57 6016578030 or [email protected].
Booking an appointment
Notarial services at the embassy are offered by appointment only. Please visit the online appointment booking page for Bogota. Fees are payable by credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard) at the Embassy. We do not accept American Express cards, cheques or cash.
In-Person and Mailed-In Services
Notarial services provided by mail include:
- certified copies of documents only (note: the certifying of photographs and identity require you to attend the Embassy in person);
- Apostilles and Authentications; and
- Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI)
Please contact us at +57 6016578030 or [email protected] for further instructions.
Fees
Fees apply and are charged per act. Fees charged for notarial services are set by the Consular Fees Act 1955 (Cth) and the Consular Fees Regulations 2018 (Cth). Charging for notarial services is not discretionary, and fees are not negotiable or refundable. Fees are payable in-person by Visa or Mastercard in Colombian Pesos only - payments by cash and cheque are not accepted. If sending the document by mail, we may be able to send you a payment link for payment in AUD.
Fees vary each month, depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate.
Births, deaths and marriages registries
The Embassy cannot issue Australian birth, death or marriage certificates or obtain them on your behalf.
If you wish to register a birth, death or marriage in Australia, or obtain a copy of your existing Australian birth, death or marriage certificate, you can apply through the official web site of the relevant state or territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.