Personal documents like birth /death /marriage certificates

Follow the below steps in order to apply

1. Create an account (Register yourself) on Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
2. Book your appointment online at Alankit Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the Alankit ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
3. Ensure that you have your all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
4. Visit the Alankit ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appontment letter. 
5. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
6. Submit your application and deposit your fees at Alankit ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
7. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your attested document(s) delivered to your doorstep!
8. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online. 

How to apply at a glance:

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Schedule Appointment

4 Visit Alankit ICAC at your scheduled date & time.

5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Collect your processed document(s) or have it delivered to your doorstep.

For Postal Applications

1 Register on our Website

2 Read our application instructions carefully, and, if needed, complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.

3 Apply for postal application and pay the fees online. You can also opt to pay fees through bank transfer.

4 Prepare your postal package as per the checklist of documents. Attach proof of payment

5 Send your postal package to Alankit ICAC as per your jurisdiction

6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.

7 Have your processed document(s) delivered to your doorstep.

Document Checklist

1. Click here to fill the online form and generate the PDF of the Request Form / Request Letter. Please print and include the PDF along with other documents.
2. Document to be attested should be provided with original + one photocopy.
3. Passport copy of the applicant (self-attested).
4. Copy of Australian visa/valid immigration status document (if applicable).
5. Copy of proof of residence in Australia (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or driver’s license).
6. If the document is not an original government-issued document, it must be notarized by an Australian Notary Public.
7. Document must be authenticated or apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), Australia.
8. Proof of payment, if fees were paid via bank transfer (mandatory for postal applications).
9. One passport-size photograph of the applicant.
10. All documents must be self-attested by the applicant.
11. Print and enclose the duly filled Checklist before submission at Alankit ICAC. Click here to download the Checklist.
12. Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click here to download the Consent Form.

Note: If any additional documents are required based on your application, you will be requested to provide the same.

Note: If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.

Fees Details

FAQs

1. What types of personal certificates require attestation for use in Australia?
   • Personal certificates such as birth, death, and marriage certificates issued in India generally require attestation to be legally recognized in Australia.
2. What is the first step in the attestation process?
   • The document must first be notarized by a registered Notary Public in India before it can be attested or apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
3. Is an apostille from MEA sufficient for Australia?
   • Yes, apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs is generally accepted in Australia since both countries are members of The Hague Apostille Convention.
4. Do I need to notarize the document in Australia as well?
   • If the certificate is not an original government-issued document, it must be notarized by an Australian Notary Public to be accepted.
5. Can I submit a photocopy for attestation?
   • No, the original document along with a photocopy is required for submission.
6. What supporting documents must I include with the application?
   • You need to include a self-attested copy of your passport, proof of your current Australian address, visa or immigration status, one passport-size photo, and a completed checklist and consent form.
7. Is the process the same for all personal certificates?
   • Yes, the same steps apply to birth, death, and marriage certificates, as long as they are issued by a competent Indian government authority and follow the required authentication steps.
8. What happens if I miss a document or make an error?
   • If any documents are missing or incomplete, you will be asked to provide the necessary corrections or additional documents before the process can continue.