How To Have a Document Certified 04 July 2023 02:23 Updated If you are not able to provide a photo ID or a self-photograph as part of your application, you may need to have your document/s certified. To have a document certified, you will need to bring your original document/s as well as copies of your document/s to a qualified witness to certify. The witness will sight the original document and stamp, sign and date the copy. Who is considered a Qualified Witness? Below is a non-exhaustive list of qualified witnesses: Justice of the Peace Nurse Pharmacist General Practitioner including Chiropractor, Dentist, Physiotherapist Police Officer Legal Practitioner Member of Engineers Australia, other than at the grade of student Member of Association of Taxation and Management Accountants Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia Bank Officer with 5 or more continuous years of service Teacher employed on a full-time basis at a school or tertiary education institution Australian Post Office employee Public Servant For people residing overseas, please visit the following to have your documents certified: Australian Embassy / High Commission. Related articles Identity Documents Required for a Police Check Step 3: How to Upload Your Identity Documents How to Upload Further Supporting Documents How to Update your Check Purpose How Do I Renew/Order A New Police Check? Comments 0 comments Article is closed for comments.