Export Document Legalisation for International Shipments
- 30 years of visa and attestation experience
- ISO 9001 certified
- Service across Australia and New Zealand
- English and Arabic speaking team
- Worked with government and corporate clients on large-scale relocations
If your export shipment requires legalised trade documents, CLS can manage the process on your behalf, including urgent cases tied to shipping deadlines.
We assist with export health or phytosanitary certificates, Commercial Invoices, certificate of origin, Packing lists, fumigation certificates, export declarations, product compliance documents and other customs-related paperwork where required.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Requirements vary by country, goods category and receiving authority. Confirm current requirements before shipping.
Start your attestation in minutes
Attestation, apostille and embassy legalisation — send us the order yourself, and a consultant confirms the route, the documents and every charge before anything is lodged.
- Order receivedYour order reaches a consultant straight away, and you get an email confirming what we have.
- Document review and quoteA consultant checks your documents against the destination’s current requirements, confirms the attestation, government, embassy and courier charges, and sends your invoice.
- Authentication and legalisationWe lodge with DFAT and, where required, the destination’s embassy or consulate, tracking each stage for you.
- Return and completionFinished documents come back the way you chose, with a scanned copy emailed on completion.
What Is Export Document Legalisation?
Export document legalisation confirms that trade documents are genuine and can be recognised by overseas customs authorities, government departments or importers before goods are cleared, imported or released.
Who Needs Export Document Legalisation?
Documents You May Need
Commercial Invoices
Certificates of origin
Packing Lists
Export health certificates
Phytosanitary certificates
Fumigation certificates
Export declarations
Product compliance or conformity certificates
Company or trade supporting documents
How Export Document Legalisation Works
Document review
We review the document, destination country and intended use to confirm the required pathway.
Preparation and certification
We identify whether notarisation, certification, translation or supporting documents are required.
Authentication, Apostille or embassy legalisation
We coordinate DFAT, Apostille, embassy, consular or relevant authority processing as required.
Document return
Once complete, we check the result and arrange secure return of your documents.
What CLS Manages for You
Document pathway assessment
We confirm what legalisation is required for the document and destination.
Authority and embassy coordination
We coordinate endorsement, authentication, Apostille or embassy legalisation as required.
Urgent shipment support
We help prioritise matters connected with shipment or customs deadlines.
Common Causes of Delays - and How CLS Helps Avoid Them
Every common cause of delay — and how CLS prevents it before submission.
Shipment deadlines
Export documents are often tied to vessel, air freight or customs timelines.
We prioritise urgent cases and confirm the legalisation path early.
Incorrect issuing body or endorsement
Documents may need endorsement by a recognised body before legalisation.
We check this before submission.
Destination country requirements
Different import authorities require different evidence.
We confirm the document pathway based on the destination and intended use.
Document inconsistencies
Mismatch between product descriptions, consignment details or company names can delay clearance.
We help identify issues before lodgement.
Why Work With CLS for Export Document Legalisation
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“I recently required document legalisation from an embassy in Canberra, which was complicated to arrange from Perth. The CLS Legalisation Team were responsive and helpful, and assisted me in getting the process completed in a timely manner. I have previously used CLS for assistance in obtaining business visas to less-frequented countries and they have always provided a professional, efficient service.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Export Document Services through CLS.
Need export documents legalised?
Speak with CLS before starting the process. We will review your documents, confirm the correct pathway and help you avoid unnecessary delays.
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