Information below has been collated to assist affected Australians access local services and consular assistance. Enquiries should be raised directly with the service provider.

We will continue to make updates as information becomes available.  Follow us via the Australian Consulate-General Los Angeles social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

The City and County of Los Angeles, and the State of California have created central websites for up-to-date information on disaster recovery for those impacted.

LA Disaster Relief Navigator (All Fires)

  • The LA Disaster Relief Navigator can help you create a personalised action plan that contains critical financial and wellness resources for government programs, insurance assistance, home damage remediation, temporary and permanent housing solutions, cash grants, and valuable local community services.

California Recovery Services Finder (All Fires)

LA County Recovers (All Fires)

  • Visit the counties website for information and resources on debris removal, permitting, rebuilding, cash assistance from the county, and other county resources.

City of Los Angeles Recovery Resources (Palisades & Hurst Fires) 

  • Visit the cities website for information on Disaster Recovery Centres, entry permits, rebuilding, assistance from city departments, and other city resources. 

Tax Filing Deadline Extensions

Do you need to replace your passport? 

Do you need to renew your passport? 

  • If you’re not eligible for a replacement passport or you’d prefer a new passport with full validity, you can renew your passport. It costs the standard fee and is valid for a full ten or five years.  Australia in the USA provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply for your passport while you are in the United States. 

Do you need to replace a primary identification document (birth certificate, marriage certificate)?

  • To replace birth certificates and identity documents, you will need to contact the births, deaths and marriages agency in your applicable state or territory and apply for the document online.
State or territoryResources
ACTACT Government - Access Canberra
NSWNew South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages
NTNorthern Territory Births, Deaths and Marriages
QldQueensland Births, Deaths and Marriages and Divorces
SASouth Australia Births, Deaths and Marriages
TasTasmania Births, Deaths and Marriages
VicVictoria Births, Deaths and Marriages
WAWestern Australia Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Do you need to replace your Australian citizenship certificate?

  • To replace an Australian citizenship certificate that has been lost or damaged you can apply online via https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login. If you need to replace your Australian citizenship evidence due to the Los Angeles fires, you may be eligible for a fee exemption. Further information is available at the Department of Home Affairs: Get a citizenship certificate.

Do you need other official documents relating to your interests in Australia?

Do you need a document notarised?

 

If you need consular assistance, please contact the Australian Consulate on +1 310 229 2300 or consular.losangeles@dfat.gov.au.

Outside of business hours, Australians requiring emergency consular assistance can call the 24-hour consular emergency helpline free from the US on +61 2 6261 3305.

We will continue to provide further information in the coming days.

Mental health services in the United States 

Mental health services in Australia

  • Lifeline
    • Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (within Australia)