Complete on-screen and print
You can complete this form on-screen using the Editable PDF functionality with Adobe Reader.
You must still print off the application and have signed where applicable by hand.
Request a document
Authentication or Apostille
Before you send this application, you need to check:
1. the other organisation's requirements and
2. that your documents meet New Zealand's requirements for an Authentication or Apostille.
Document requirements
Organisations may have specific requirements for
1.
• the age of the documents
• any translations requirements, and
• document processing either as individual documents or as a set of documents.
Individual documents
Set of documents
We can’t help with these requirements. You must contact the relevant organisations directly if you have questions
about them.
Our department has specific requirements depending on the type of document. Check the table on the next
2.
page and visit
for more information on document requirements.
If your document requires notarisation then
.nz
can help you find a notary public near you. We
don't accept documents witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or a solicitor.
How long it takes
Usually it takes between 3 to 7 working days to process your documents plus the time it takes for them to be delivered to
you.
We don’t have an urgent service. If you have exceptional circumstances and want us to consider processing your
document urgently, print "Urgent" on your application form and explain why you need the documents processed urgently.
Need Help?
If you need help with the process or filling in the form, there is more information on
Otherwise you can contact us by:
• email to
auth.unit@dia.govt.nz
• phone from overseas on +64 4 460 2221, or
• freephone in New Zealand on 0800 872 675.