*Please book an appointment at tecobne.youcanbook. me or ring this office at 3828-1699 to arrange for an appointment prior to lodgement. Thank you.
Authentication requirements:
- The original court order issued by a QLD or NT Court must first be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in QLD or NT.
- The applicant's (and the representative's, if any) valid passport(s). R.O.C. citizens must provide R.O.C. passport(s) or National ID. For applications by post, please enclose the photocopy of your passports instead.
- Applicant (and representative, if any) must complete and sign the Application Form for Authentication (original).
- Collection: Collection in person or provide a prepaid self-addressed envelope for the return of your authenticated court documents.
Applications lodged by post or courier should also include self-addressed postage prepaid envelope (Express Post Platinum, Express Post and Registered Post only) or courier satchel for the return of documents. - Authentication Fee:
- AU$22.00 per document for 5 business days standard application;
- AU$33.00 per document for 1 business day urgent application.
Payment Method:
- In-person applications: cash only.
- Postal applications: Money Order or Bank Cheque payable to the "Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Brisbane". Personal cheque is not accepted.
Note: This office authenticates that the signature of the DFAT official is true. The legal effect derived from this judgment is beyond the scope of authentication.
Please note:
A Chinese translation of the Court Order may be required alongside the original Court Order. Please check with the relative authorities in Taiwan for confirmation. If required, the translation has to be in Traditional Chinese and can be done either in Taiwan or in Australia. Should you wish to apply for authentication of a Chinese translation at our office by providing your own translated document. Please also see: Authenticating Translated Documents. This office authenticates that the signature of the applicant/translator is true. The legal effect derived from the translated document is beyond the scope of authentication. It is your responsibility to check with relative authorities in Taiwan for requirements on Certified Chinese Translations. Some authorities may require the Chinese Translations to be notarised by a District Court or Notary Public in Taiwan.
