Examples of documents that may need to be supplied include a
• passport
• driver’s licence
• national ID card
• proof of residence, such as
• current utilities bill issued within the last 3 months, with current address
• current bank statement, with current address
Only the following can act as a witness for Statutory Declaration purposes:
In Australia:
• Justice of the Peace
• Notary Public
• Lawyer*
• Police Officer*
* if authorised to do so in accordance with the Oaths and Declarations Act 1960.
Overseas:
• An Australian Consular Officer
• An Australian Diplomatic Officer
• A person listed as an authorised witness and who holds a current Australian qualification,
licence or registration (eg. an Australian doctor or lawyer working overseas). A copy of the
person’s credentials must be supplied.