How do you validate a document?

Our document validation service is a way of authenticating a document issued by the Registrar.  An exact copy of the original document issued by the Registrar is delivered by email for comparison which removes the need to have documents authenticated by a third party.

On occasion companies may be required to provide validated documents authenticating their company details.  This can be especially important if the company is doing business abroad and is required to obtain apostille certification from the Department of Internal Affairs.  The free online validation service means that you will receive the validated documents via email and if necessary will be able to email the document directly to the Department of Internal Affairs.

Learn more about Apostille Certification on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

Which documents contain validation codes?

The following documents issued as part of searching the register:

• Company extract
• Certificate of incorporation

How to validate a document

You can use our online form to ask us to validate your document. 

• Request document validation using our online form now

Where do I find my validation code?

The validation code is positioned near the bottom of each document as indicated below.