A question that we often get from clients is ‘How can I order documents from Macedonia if I live in Australia or New Zealand?’. Fortunately, recent efforts by the Macedonian Ministry of Digital Transformation in late 2025 and early 2026 have made it easier than ever for Macedonian citizens living overseas to obtain important personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates, property deeds and citizenship certificates.
Below is a practical, step-by-step guide (with official sources) covering the most common document types, how to request them, typical fees, and how delivery usually works.
If you’ll be submitting Macedonian documents to Australian authorities, you’ll usually also need a NAATI-certified translation. We can help translate your documents!
Quick answer: what can you realistically obtain while you’re in Australia?
Generally possible to both request and receive digitally in Australia using the E-Uslugi portal:
- Birth certificates (извод на родени/izvod na rodeni)
- Marriage certificates (извод на венчани/izvod na venčani)
- Death certificates (извод на умрени/izvod na umreni)
- Confirmation of single status certificates (уверение за слободна брачна состојба/uverenie za slobodna bračna sostojba)
- Criminal record checks (уверение за кривична евиденција/uverenie za krivična evidencija)
- Penal registry certificates (потврда за казнена евиденција/potvdra za kaznena evidencija)
- Citizenship certificates (уверение за државјанство/uverenie za državjanstvo)
- Employment History (историјат на работни односи/istorijat na rabotni odnosi)
Can be ordered online, but must be collected physically from the Macedonian Embassy and/or Consulate in Australia:
- Passport renewals (македонски пасош/makedonski pasoš)
Can be ordered online, but must be collected physically in Macedonia:
- Driver’s licences (возачка дозвола/vozačka dozvola)
- ID cards (лична карта)
Can be ordered online from Australia, but can’t be ordered from the Macedonian Embassy or Consulate:
- Property titles (имотен лист/imoten listen)
Improvements to the Old System
Previously obtaining documents was a manual task requiring liaising with various government departments (Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Macedonian Embassies and Consulates) and required the extensive use of Power of Attorney (polnomošno) documents to have relatives or friends in Macedonia submit requests for, and then collect, copies of personal documents.
Many would often put off this task until they were physically in Macedonia given the time and effort needed to go from one office to another. It would also often require travel to different cities or villages depending on where the hard copy records were kept and making appointments with officials to obtain copies of these original records.
Fortunately, the Macedonian Ministry of Digital Transformation has consolidated and unified the client side of things since the launch of their electronic submission platform, E-Uslugi.
Macedonian E-Uslugi Portal
With the launch of the Macedonian E-Uslugi Portal last year, citizens can now submit applications for documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates online with payment taken by card and electronic delivery of most documents.
This is a significant step forward in terms of accessibility to key official processes on which many citizens rely. The new website can be found at https://uslugi.gov.mk/ with full Macedonian and Albanian language versions and some pages accessible in English as well.
Using this portal requires all users to create an E-Uslugi account and then verify their ID once they’ve logged in. After doing this, they will be able to submit a wide range of applications as well as receive official documents electronically via the same portal.
The Top 10 most requested official Macedonian documents from Australia
In our many years as certified translators, we’ve found that clients most often ask us about these ten types of documents and how they can be requested whilst not in Macedonia. To assist, we’ve done our best to collate all of the most relevant information available at this time.
| # | Document | Common Uses | Can it be ordered online? | Associated Fees | Can it be delivered online? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Certificates | Australian visas and citizenship applications, marriage, Centrelink, Australia Post | Yes | 150-300 denars | Yes |
| 2 | Marriage Certificates | Centrelink, Banks and Insurers, Divorce proceedings | Yes | 150-300 denars | Yes |
| 3 | Death Certificates | Probate proceedings, Banks | Yes | 150-300 denars | Yes |
| 4 | ID Cards | Proof of Identity in Macedonia, limited travel | No | 310 denars | No |
| 5 | Drivers Licences | Drivers licence conversions | Yes | 580 denars | No |
| 6 | Citizenship Certificates | Security clearance checks (AGSVA), citizenship applications | Yes | 150 denars | Yes (but only via email) |
| 7 | Criminal Record Certificates | Citizenship and visa applications | Yes | 320 denars | Yes |
| 8 | Penal Registry Certificates | Citizenship and visa applications | Yes | 320 denars | Yes |
| 9 | Property Title Deeds | Probate proceedings, Centrelink | Yes | 250-1000+ denars | Yes |
| 10 | Passports (Renewal only) | Renewal and travel | Yes | 1700 denars | No |
As certified translators, we do not order these documents on behalf of clients – however we do translate them regularly. Feel free to reach out to us at any time if you have a document that needs translating!
Step-by-step: A detailed guide on how to request documents from Macedonia
We’ve done our best to provide a comprehensive outline as to how you can order all your Macedonian documents digitally from Australia or New Zealand below.
How to Order a Macedonian Birth Certificate
Common Uses: Australian and New Zealand citizenship applications, Australia and New Zealand visa applications, pre-registration for marriage, applying for an Australian passport via Australia Post. Macedonian birth certificates are amongst our most commonly submitted documents for translation.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Civil Registry Office (Управа за водење на матичните книги)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Expected Fees
If requesting a digital copy only (Best option if not in Macedonia):
- Administrative fee of 100 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 50 Macedonian denars
If requesting both a digital and hard copy:
- Administrative fee of 200 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 100 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- By post (in Macedonia)
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- At the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 10 days from day of application
Things to note: You can order three types of birth certificate: A standard Macedonian birth certificate, a bilingual Macedonian-Albanian birth certificate or an ‘International’ birth certificate in multiples languages. All three must be translated by a NAATI-certified Macedonian translator as none of them are issued in full in English.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Birth Certificate or the Civil Registry Office websites.
How to Order a Macedonian Marriage Certificate
Common Uses: Pre-registration for marriage in Australia or New Zealand, divorce and family law proceedings, visa applications, banks and financial institutions. Macedonian marriage certificates are amongst our most commonly submitted documents for translation.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Civil Registry Office (Управа за водење на матичните книги)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Expected Fees
If requesting a digital copy only (Best option if not in Macedonia):
- Administrative fee of 100 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 50 Macedonian denars
If requesting both a digital and hard copy:
- Administrative fee of 200 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 100 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- By post (in Macedonia)
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- At the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 10 days from day of application
Things to note: You can order three types of marriage certificate: A standard Macedonian marriage certificate, a bilingual Macedonian-Albanian marriage certificate or an ‘International’ marriage certificate in multiples languages. All three must be translated by a NAATI-certified Macedonian translator as none of them are issued in full in English.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Marriage Certificate or the Civil Registry Office websites.
How to Order a Macedonian Death Certificate
Common Uses: Probate and inheritance proceedings, courts, banks and financial institutions. Macedonian death certificates are amongst our most commonly submitted documents for translation.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Civil Registry Office (Управа за водење на матичните книги)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Expected Fees
If requesting a digital copy only (Best option if not in Macedonia):
- Administrative fee of 100 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 50 Macedonian denars
If requesting both a digital and hard copy:
- Administrative fee of 200 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 100 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- By post (in Macedonia)
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- At the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 10 days from day of application
Things to note: You can order three types of death certificate: A standard Macedonian death certificate, a bilingual Macedonian-Albanian death certificate or an ‘International’ death certificate in multiples languages. All three must be translated by a NAATI-certified Macedonian translator as none of them are issued in full in English.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Death Certificate or the Civil Registry Office websites.
How to Order a Macedonian Identity Card
Common Uses: Proof of ID within Macedonia, Australia and New Zealand, in instances where a person doesn’t have a driver’s licence, travel to select countries.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Министерство за внатрешни работи)
Ways to order:
- In person (in Macedonia)
Expected Fees
- Administrative fee of 310 Macedonian denars
- If requesting both a digital and hard copy:
Delivery Options
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 15 days from day of application
Things to note: It is not possible to order this document electronically from outside of Macedonia.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian ID Card or the Civil Registry Office websites.
How to Order a Macedonian Drivers Licence
Common Uses: Converting a Macedonian licence to an Australian or New Zealand licence, driving overseas, car rentals, job applications.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Министерство за внатрешни работи)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
Expected Fees
- Administrative fee of 170 Macedonian denars
- Document processing fee of 410 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 15 days from day of application
Things to note: Although you can order a drivers licence electronically, you must physically pick it up in Macedonia. A NAATI-certified translation is required for use or conversion of a Macedonian drivers licence in Australia even though parts of the document are in English.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Drivers Licence.
How to Order a Macedonian Citizenship Certificate
Common Uses: Australian and New Zealand citizenship applications, passport renewals, Federal and State security clearances.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Министерство за внатрешни работи)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Expected Fees
- Administrative fee of 100 Macedonian denars
- Document processing fee of 50 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Via Email from Australia or New Zealand
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- At the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Estimated processing time: 30 days from day of application
Things to note: You can order three types of death certificate: A standard Macedonian death certificate, a bilingual Macedonian-Albanian death certificate or an ‘International’ death certificate in multiples languages. All three must be translated by a NAATI-certified Macedonian translator as none of them are issued in full in English.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Citizenship Certificate .
How to Order a Criminal Record Certificate
Common Uses: Applying for Australian and New Zealand visas and passports, AGSVA and other Federal baseline clearances, permits to work, working with children checks, citizenship applications. Macedonian criminal record certificates are amongst our most commonly submitted documents for translation.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Primary Courts (Основен суд)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
Expected Fees
- Document processing fee of 320 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 1 day from day of application
Things to note: In Macedonia there are two documents used to establish a person’s criminal history. The Criminal Record Certificate (Уверение од кривичната евиденција) confirms that there are no ongoing criminal matters against that individual, whereas the Penal Registry Certificate (Потврда од казнената евиденција) confirms that this person has not been sentenced for any past matters. Both documents are generally required to be translated together to demonstrate a current and past criminal history clearance.
A person will need to apply to the relevant Primary Court with jurisdiction in their place of residence in Macedonia.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Criminal Record Certificate.
How to Order a Macedonian Penal Registry Certificate
Common Uses: Applying for Australian and New Zealand visas and passports, AGSVA and other Federal baseline clearances, permits to work, working with children checks, citizenship applications. Macedonian penal registry certificates are amongst our most commonly submitted documents for translation.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Primary Courts (Основен суд)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
Expected Fees
- Document processing fee of 320 Macedonian denars
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 30 days from day of application
Things to note: In Macedonia there are two documents used to establish a person’s criminal history. The Criminal Record Certificate (Уверение од кривичната евиденција) confirms that there are no ongoing criminal matters against that individual, whereas the Penal Registry Certificate (Потврда од казнената евиденција) confirms that this person has not been sentenced for any past matters. Both documents are generally required to be translated together to demonstrate a current and past criminal history clearance.
A person will need to apply to the relevant Primary Court with jurisdiction in their place of residence in Macedonia.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Order a Macedonian Penal Registry Certificate.
How to Order a Macedonian Property Title Deed
Common Uses: Probate and inheritance proceedings, banks and financial institutions, Centrelink.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Agency for Real Estate Cadastre (Катастар за недвижности)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia via the Agency for Real Estate Cadastre website
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via select Macedonian Embassies in the United States, Austria, Canada and Serbia.
Expected Fees
There are no fixed fees as the cost depends on the number and complexity of the title deeds which are ordered. Fees range from 250 to 1000+ Macedonian denars.
Delivery Options
- Digitally via the E-Uslugi portal from Australia or New Zealand
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- Via select Macedonian Embassies in the United States, Austria, Canada and Serbia.
- Collection by an authorised representative (in Macedonia)
Estimated processing time: 15 days from day of application
Things to note: Unfortunately, the Agency for Real Estate Cadastre website is prone to many outages and is generally unreliable. This is a significant issue for clients wanting to obtain digital copies of their property information.
For further information please visit the Agency for Real Estate Cadastre website.
How to Order a Renewed Macedonian Passport
Common Uses: Travel to Macedonia from Australia or New Zealand where a person’s original passport is about to expire.
Relevant Macedonian Authority: Ministry of Internal Affairs (Министерство за внатрешни работи)
Ways to order:
- Digitally from Australia using the E-Uslugi portal
- In person (in Macedonia)
- Via the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Expected Fees
- Administrative fee of 200 Macedonian denars
- Document fee of 1500 Macedonian denars
Please note that the Macedonian diplomatic missions in Australia may charge additional postage and handling fees required to transport the passport to Australia.
Delivery Options
- Personal physical collection (in Macedonia)
- At the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra or the Macedonian Consulate in Melbourne
Estimated processing time: 15 days from day of application
Please note that the timeframe for this may be longer if receiving the passport in Australia as all passports have to be shipped with diplomatic mail to either Melbourne or Canberra.
Things to note: If you are wanting to apply for a Macedonian passport for the first time, please have a read our guide on How to Apply for Macedonian Citizenship here.
For further information please visit: E-Uslugi – How to Renew a Macedonian Passport.
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Engaging an authorised representative via a Power of Attorney (Полномошно/Polnomošno)
When an original paper document must be collected in North Macedonia, the most practical solution for Australians is often:
- Arrange authority properly
- Draft a Power of Attorney in Macedonian
- Have a certified translator translate this document into English
- Attend a Notary Public with both the original Macedonian version and certified English translation and sign the Power of Attorney in their presence.
- Have your authorised representative collect the physical document Macedonia
- Forward originals to Australia via courier or registered post
In light of the new E-Uslugi digital platform allowing clients to request digital copies of documents for themselves, there is now a significantly reduced need to have friends or family act as Authorised Representatives in order to collect documents on your behalf in Macedonia.
Conclusion
Requesting official documents from North Macedonia whilst in Australia or New Zealand is both convenient and possible. The process however depends entirely on the type of document, the issuing authority, and whether personal attendance is required.
Civil registry records such as birth, marriage and death certificates are often the most straightforward to obtain digitally. Identity documents such as ID cards and driver’s licences, however, generally require in-person attendance in Macedonia. Property records and certain certificates may require coordination with a trusted representative.
Understanding the correct pathway will save you significant time and costs.
Important Notes to Remember
The information in this article is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publishing. Government procedures, fees, delivery options and eligibility requirements may change without notice.
We strongly recommend that you verify current requirements directly with the Macedonian authorities either here in Australia or on the E-Uslugi portal.
Balkan Translations does not collect, request, or obtain documents on behalf of clients.
We are a professional translation service only. We do not act as legal representatives, migration agents, or document procurement agents.
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- Australian Home Affairs
- Courts or legal representatives
- Banks or financial institutions
- State registries (Births, Deaths & Marriages)
- Superannuation funds
- Employers or professional bodies
Then you will need a NAATI-certified translation.
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- Macedonian to English certified translations
- Birth, marriage and death certificate translations
- Police / criminal record certificate translations
- Property and legal document translations
- Fast turnaround for urgent visa and legal deadlines
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