Correctly certified supporting documentation
An originally certified copy is a photocopy that has been stamped and signed by a suitable certifying officer (as stated below) who verifies that they have sighted the original document and that the photocopy that they are certifying is a true copy of that original.
Each photocopied page of all documentation must be certified on the face and must show clearly the words "certified true copy of the original", the signature of the certifying officer and the name and address or provider/registration number of the certifying officer. It must be possible from the details provided for AIMS to verify the certifications by contacting the certifying officer if necessary.
Please ensure you submit ''original certified copies" of your documents.
Who does AIMS accept to certify my documents?
Documents certified in Australia must be certified by either a Justice of the Peace or a Notary Public.
Documents certified in a country other than Australia must be certified by a Notary Public or an official of an Australian Embassy or Consulate.
Please note that AIMS WILL NOT accept any other form of certification. If incorrectly certified documents are provided with your application it WILL NOT be processed and your fee will NOT BE refunded.