Authorised Witness Australia supports the people who witness the documents that matter, from birth to end of life, with training, tools, and a public directory covering every state and territory.
An authorised witness is a person empowered to witness signatures or certify copies of documents. This can include someone appointed by law, a person in a specific occupation or profession, or in some cases any adult with sufficient standing. Select your category to see how AWA can help.
Witnessing is your chosen role. Get found, get recognised, and stay connected to a wider network.
Explore core witnessesWitnessing is part of a busier day job. Get the checklist that makes it fast and error-free.
Explore occupational witnessesMany professionals with 5+ years' service are already eligible without realising it.
Check your eligibilityThe first in a series of state-specific checklist apps is live, covering Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales, with more jurisdictions to follow.
An example training module for Advance Care Directives in South Australia is available to preview before you register.
"AWA gave me the confidence to know I was witnessing documents correctly, every time."
— Sue Clarke JP"A genuinely useful resource for anyone who takes this responsibility seriously."
— Professor David BattersbyNote: existing site testimonials retained in spirit; final quotes to be confirmed verbatim with each contributor before publishing.