Timeframe
In most cases, we can finalise your divorce certificate translation within the same day. However, standard processing usually takes 1–2 working days.
Purposes & Requesting Agencies
- Immigration & Citizenship
- Department of Home Affairs
- To prove marital status in partner, prospective marriage, or spouse visa applications.
- For permanent residency or citizenship applications where previous marriages must be disclosed.
- Department of Home Affairs
- Marriage in Australia
- State/Territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM)
- Required to register a new marriage in Australia.
- To demonstrate that a previous marriage has legally ended before entering a new marriage.
- State/Territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM)
- Legal & Court Proceedings
- Family Court of Australia / Federal Circuit and Family Court
- For matters relating to property settlement, child custody, or spousal maintenance.
- To recognise the validity of an overseas divorce in Australia.
- Solicitors / Notaries – for inheritance, wills, and contractual matters requiring proof of marital status.
- Family Court of Australia / Federal Circuit and Family Court
- Name Change & Identity Records
- Australian Passport Office (DFAT) – if applying for a passport in a different name after divorce.
- Driver Licence Authorities (State/Territory Transport Departments) – for updating name records.
- Medicare and Centrelink (Services Australia) – to update marital status and eligibility for benefits.
- Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) – to update enrolment records.
- Financial & Property Matters
- Banks, Credit Unions, and Financial Institutions – when updating marital status or removing a spouse from joint accounts.
- Superannuation Funds & Insurance Companies – to amend beneficiary details.
Important Notes
Before applying, we recommend contacting the requesting agency for specific instructions regarding translations.
Useful Links
Ready to Order?
You can easily place an order online for a NAATI Certified Translation by following the steps below.
Hardcopy Options
Most government and commercial agencies accept electronic NAATI certified translations. However, if you require a printed original hardcopy, please request this when placing your order.
Delivery Options:
- Option 1 – Regular Post: Free of charge. Secure in most cases but not trackable.
- Option 2 – Registered Post ($12): Recommended. A tracking code will be provided once your mail is posted.
- Option 3 – Express Post ($15): For faster delivery.
Note: Hardcopy delivery fees must be paid upfront.
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