The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages has announced that certificates can now be ordered from Australia Post in 10 regional NSW areas.
The Registrar, Greg Curry, said applications for certificates could be made at Australia Post outlets in Armidale, Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Dubbo, Griffith, Lismore, Orange, Port Macquarie, Queanbeyan and Wagga Wagga.
Easier access to official documents
Mr Curry said consumers in the regional areas would now have the convenience of Australia Post’s longer opening hours and would not have to go to their Local Court to order a birth certificate.
“Australia Post staff are already trained in assessing identification with the highest levels of privacy and security for Australian and UK passport applications so are capable of doing the same for straightforward certificate applications,” he said.
“At this stage, urgent or more complex applications still need to be made direct to the NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, which is also the only issuer of commemorative certificates.”
Mr Curry said under the new system, applicants would pay a fee of $58 for a copy of a certificate, which also covered the costs of having the certificate sent to the applicant by registered mail.
National Manager of External Affairs for Australia Post, Alex Twomey said the organisation was delighted to be providing additional services.
“I am sure many of our regional customers will appreciate being able to apply for birth, death and marriage certificates at their local post office,” Mr Twomey said.
The certificate trial with Australia Post began on 14 December and is scheduled to be evaluated in May.
Email to friend
Printer Friendly
PDF
Have Your Say!
