Legalising RMIT documents (Apostilles and authentications)

Legalising RMIT documents (Apostilles and authentications)

Some foreign governments require proof that your RMIT document/s are genuine before they can be accepted. Find out how to get your documents legalised via DFAT.

Some foreign governments require proof that your RMIT document/s are genuine before they can be accepted. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) legalises documents by issuing either an apostille or authentication certificate.

You must contact the overseas receiving authority or official from the foreign embassy or consulate in Australia to confirm if you need your document/s legalised and if so, ask which documents must be legalised and if you require an apostille or authentication certificate from DFAT.

It is recommended that you share the most recent version of your RMIT document/s with DFAT. Documents containing outdated signatures may cause a delay in the process.

For further information regarding document requirements including fees and charges, locations and the form to lodge documents refer to Smartraveller.

How to get your RMIT document/s legalised

Before your RMIT document/s can be legalised by DFAT, they must first be verified as a ‘True and Correct Copy’ of the original by authorised RMIT staff.

See below for instructions on how to get your document/s authorised and then legalised.

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  1. Email a clear PDF copy of the complete RMIT document/s to academic.registrar@rmit.edu.au. For testamurs, ensure the award number at the bottom righthand side is included and all pages of the academic transcript are provided. Please allow five working days for your documents to be verified by RMIT.
  2. To have your RMIT document/s legalised by DFAT, provide your verified RMIT document/s and the RMIT verification email to DFAT by mail or make an appointment online.

Note, this authentication method is only possible if you have graduated from your RMIT program and have access to the document/s via My eQuals.
  1. Make an appointment online to have your document/s legalised by DFAT. 
  2. During your appointment, access your academic statements via My eQuals and provide to DFAT. For advice on sending documents to DFAT via My eQuals, please contact DFAT by emailing legalisations.australia@dfat.gov.au. 

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