If you are planning to study, work, or migrate overseas, you may be required to provide officially authenticated James Cook University academic documents. Most overseas authorities require an Apostille issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to confirm that your documents are genuine and legally recognised for use overseas.

Swift Notary provides professional Apostille services for James Cook University Testamurs (Degrees), Transcripts, Graduation Statements, and other academic documents.

If your James Cook University documents are available through My eQuals, the entire Apostille process can be completed fully online. No original hard copy documents need to be posted.

Summary of Apostille Services for James Cook University Documents

Swift Notary can arrange Apostilles for the following James Cook University documents:

• Testamur (Degree)
• Academic Transcript
• Graduation Statement
• Other academic documents issued by James Cook University

Our Apostille service includes:

• A fully online process using our secure online booking platform and My eQuals
• Printing of documents directly from My eQuals
• Lodgement with DFAT for Apostille
• Express return delivery

Turnaround time:

• Typically 2 to 4 business days from receipt of your booking if documents are available on My eQuals
• This is the fastest possible turnaround time, as the DFAT processing time for an Apostille is 2 to 4 business days from lodgement of the document with DFAT

Delivery options:

• Free Express Post within Australia
• DHL Express international delivery if required

What Is an Apostille?

An Apostille is an official certificate issued by DFAT that verifies the authenticity of a public document so it can be legally recognised in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention.

More than 120 countries accept Apostilles, including:

• Spain
• China
• Portugal
• Italy
• India
• United Arab Emirates
• United States
• Philippines
• South Korea
• Croatia
• Brazil
• Greece
• Netherlands
• Colombia
• Chile
• France
• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• Canada
• United Kingdom

If your destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, such as the United Arab Emirates or Saudi Arabia, your documents may require DFAT Authentication instead of an Apostille. Swift Notary can advise on the correct process before you proceed.

Why Do James Cook University Degrees and Transcripts Need an Apostille?

You may be required to obtain an Apostille for your James Cook University academic documents for:

• Enrolment in an overseas university or educational institution
• Employment or professional roles overseas
• Migration and visa applications
• Professional licensing or registration in another country

Many overseas authorities require Apostilled academic documents to confirm authenticity and legal validity.

How to Obtain an Apostille for James Cook University Documents in Australia

In Australia, Apostilles for Australian academic documents are issued exclusively by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

Swift Notary manages the entire Apostille process on your behalf.

To obtain an Apostille:

• Book online through our secure booking platform
• Select Academic Document as the document type
• Upload a PDF of your James Cook University academic documents
• Share the documents with Swift Notary via My eQuals
• Follow the step by step instructions provided during booking

Once shared:

• Documents are printed directly from My eQuals
• Documents are lodged with DFAT for Apostille
• No original documents need to be posted

The process is secure, efficient, and fully online.

What Is My eQuals?

My eQuals is a secure digital platform used by Australian universities to issue and verify academic documents.

Documents issued through My eQuals are:

• Certified and legally valid
• Tamper proof
• Accepted by DFAT and Notaries Public
• Securely shareable with third parties

James Cook University My eQuals Digital Academic Documents

James Cook University may provide access to digital Testamurs, Transcripts, and Graduation Statements through My eQuals.

Accessing your documents:

• When you graduate or request academic documents, your university may provide instructions to create a My eQuals account
• Once available, digital academic documents can be viewed and shared directly from the platform
• Your My eQuals account may remain accessible after graduation

If you cannot access your documents on My eQuals, contact James Cook University to confirm availability and obtain access instructions.

What If My James Cook University Documents Are Not Available on My eQuals?

If your Testamur or Transcript is not available digitally, you still have options:

• Contact James Cook University to request access to My eQuals
• Provide original hard copy documents stamped by the university as a true and accurate record

If hard copy documents are required:

• Swift Notary will email a free Express Post label for delivery of the documents from anywhere in Australia
• If documents are sent from overseas or directly from the issuing institution, Swift Notary will provide delivery instructions

Apostille Processing Timeframes

Processing time depends on document availability:

• My eQuals documents: 2 to 4 business days from receipt of your booking
• Hard copy documents: 2 to 4 business days from receipt of the documents

This is the fastest possible turnaround time, as the DFAT processing time for an Apostille is 2 to 4 business days from lodgement of the document with DFAT.

Delivery Options

Swift Notary offers the following delivery options:

• Free Express Post anywhere in Australia
• DHL Express international delivery
• Optional scanned or PDF copies emailed prior to postage

Delivery preferences can be selected during the online booking process.

Contact Swift Notary

If you have any questions about Apostilling your James Cook University Testamur, Degree, Transcript, or Graduation Statement, please contact us at support@swiftnotary.com.au.

Apostille Your James Cook University Documents Online

You can book online in minutes via our secure booking platform and let Swift Notary handle the entire Apostille process for your James Cook University academic documents. Our service is fast, secure, and fully online.