If you’re an international shareholder looking to sell issuer-sponsored shares in Australia, you’ll need to complete identity verification according to our guidelines. This article explains which countries are supported, what documents you’ll need, how certification works, and what to do if your country isn’t listed.
Supported Regions for Digital Verification
Our ID provider supports verification from the following jurisdictions:
| Australia | Mexico |
| Austria | Netherlands |
| Belgium | New Zealand |
| Brazil | Norway |
| Canada | Singapore |
| China | Spain |
| Denmark | Sweden |
| France | Switzerland |
| Germany | United Kingdom & Northern Ireland |
| Hong Kong | United States |
| Italy |
If the issuing country of your ID is not listed above, you will need to mail original certified documents to our Sydney office for manual verification.
What Documents Are Required
international shareholders providing certified documents will need to provide copies of:
- Passport
- Driver Licence / National ID card (front and back if applicable)
- Proof of address (dated within 3 months, e.g. utility bill)
- Recent bank statement showing:
- Account Name
- Account Number
- SWIFT Code or other details required for an international bank transfer
Any documents not in English must include a certified translation by a sworn or official translator.
Who Can Certify Your Documents
Documents must be certified by one of the approved certifiers:
- Notary Public (strongly preferred for overseas holders)
- Consular officer at an Embassy/Consulate/High Commission (Australian mission or issuer’s home country)
- Lawyer / Attorney / Solicitor admitted to practice in that country
- Judge / Magistrate / Court Registrar
- Commissioner for Oaths / Notarial Officer / Justice of the Peace (where applicable)
- Police Officer (include force, rank and station)
- Bank branch manager or officer of a regulated bank (with branch stamp)
Certification Guidelines
Ask the certifier to write or stamp on each page of each document:
- “I certify this is a true copy of the original document sighted by me on [date].”
- For photo ID include: “…and the photograph is a true likeness of [Full name].”
They must also add: - Wet-ink signature
- Full name of certifier
- Position/title
- Registration or membership number (if applicable)
- Contact details
- Date of certification
- Official stamp/seal (if available)
What We Cannot Accept
- Self-certified copies, or certification by relatives/household members or anyone involved in the transaction
- Digital-only or online certifications without a verifiable e-seal (unless pre-approved)
- Photos or scans that are cropped, blurred, partially obscured or incomplete
Summary
International shareholders are welcome — provided you meet our verification standards. Once your ID documents are verified, we’ll handle the share sale process for you.
If you’re ready to proceed, you’ll need your SRN, certified ID, and bank details. We’ll guide you through each step to a secure, compliant sale.
Fast, Compliant, and Secure
Unbroker has designed the ID verification process to be as efficient as possible, while still meeting strict compliance obligations.
- Fast: Most people verify online in minutes
- Compliant: Fully aligned with ASIC and AML/CTF laws
- Secure: Your personal data is encrypted and handled in accordance with Australian privacy legislation
By completing ID verification promptly, you’ll avoid delays and ensure your share sale is processed smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — if you're acting under a valid Power of Attorney, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by providing the required documents and ID.
Yes — if you’re acting as an executor or legal representative for an Estate, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares from through Unbroker by providing the required estate documents and ID. For more information on selling shares belonging to an estate click here.
That’s fine — both shareholders can authorise the funds to be paid into one person's account using a signed authority form provided by Unbroker.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the company’s name, they can be sold through Unbroker with the proper documentation and ASIC verification.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the name of your trust or SMSF, you can sell them through Unbroker by providing the deed, trustee ID, and other required documents.
Yes — as an overseas resident, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by posting original certified ID and a signed authority form.
Yes — as a parent or legal guardian, you can authorise the sale of shares held by a minor by providing certified ID and signing an authority form.
Yes — as long as you can provide certified evidence of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or name change certificate), Unbroker can help process your share sale.
You’ll also need 100 points of ID in your current legal name, along with your SRN.
Yes — you don’t need a TFN to sell your shares through Unbroker.
However, if no TFN is recorded on your shareholding, the registry may withhold tax from any dividends you’ve received. This doesn’t affect the sale itself.
If the shareholder can’t sign, someone else may be authorised to act under a valid Power of Attorney or court order. We’ll need certified documents confirming their authority before we can proceed.
