Verification of Identity for Overseas clients

Everyone involved in the transfer of Property in Victoria is required to undergo a Verification of Identity. For clients living in Australia this is a relatively simple process. But for clients based overseas there are a few more steps involved.

Clients based overseas must make an appointment with their nearest Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission to have their ID documents certified.

The client must provide at the appointment the acceptable forms of ID , along with a copy of a Identity Certification (DFAT) form and a Client Authorisation form, both of which are prepared and provided by us.

The Australian embassy or consulate employee will conduct the interview, endorse copies of the original ID documents, witness the Client Authorisation form and  complete & sign the Identity Certification form.

We then require scanned and original copies of the completed Identification documents returned to us.

The above is based on guidelines created by ARNECC in relation to Verification of Identity for property transfers in Victoria.

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