Gathering your forms and documentation

Certifying documents and supplementary forms

Providing correct documentation is an important step in your Macquarie University application process. We’re here to help you do it right.

When submitting your application, you need to provide either original or certified copies of documents such as transcripts, qualifications and English language proficiency test results.

Note: Macquarie University reserves the right to refuse documentation on the grounds of incorrect certification or translation procedures. Falsifying documents is a very serious offence which may result in your application for admission being refused by the University.

Certifying documents

Documents can be certified by:

• your current or previous education institution
• a Notary Public. Notaries are senior legal practitioners who authenticate, prepare, attest, witness and certify original and copy legal documents for use overseas.
• a representative who is registered with Macquarie University
• a Justice of the Peace
• The Global and Domestic Student Recruitment (GDSR) team can certify* documents. Visit them at 10 Macquarie Walk (Campus East).  *Note: the GDSR team does not provide JP services.
• a government official such as:
  • an agent of the Australian Postal Corporation in charge of an office supplying postal services to the public
  • a bailiff
  • a chief executive officer of a Commonwealth court
  • a clerk or judge of a court
  • the Commissioner for Affidavits
  • the Commissioner for Declarations
  • a magistrate
  • a police officer
  • a registrar, or deputy registrar, of a court
  • a senior executive service employee of:
    • the Commonwealth, or a Commonwealth authority
    • a State or Territory, or State or Territory authority.

Translating documents

Documents in your native language must:

• be translated professionally by an accredited translation service or a language professional

• arrive on the professional letterhead of the translator.

Supplementary forms

Download supplementary forms that may be required for your application to courses offered by the faculties listed below.