A certified document is a copy of an original document which is endorsed and verified to be a true copy.
How to certify your documents
01
Step 01
Find an Authorising Officer
Locate a qualified Authorising Officer from the approved list of professions.
02
Step 02
Bring your documents
Take both the original document and a clear copy of the original document to the officer.
03
Step 03
Officer verification
The officer inspects, stamps, signs, and dates the copy — confirming it is a true copy of the original.
Required Certification Statement
The Authorising Officer must write or stamp one of the following:
"I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original"
The officer must also sign and date the statement, including their full name, occupation, and phone number.
Authorising Officers
Any of the following qualified professionals may certify your documents:
Health professionals
Public servants
Teachers
Legal professionals
Court positions
Commissioners
Government representatives
Bank officers
Veterinary surgeons
Accountants
Ministers of religion or marriage celebrants
Notary publics
Holders of statutory office
Police officers
Required Documents
For your ABA Australia membership application:
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
University Testamur and Transcripts
Transcript from a VCS
Photo ID
Marriage Certificate
Australian University Graduates — My eQuals
Those who completed degrees through an Australian university may access testamurs and transcripts via
My eQuals. Use the built-in sharing features to generate secure links,
send directly to organisations, or email authorised copies with a PIN. University documents received via
this method are accepted as certified documents.
