How to Physically Mail a Document in Australia Without a Printer
Not everyone owns a printer — and even if you do, there’s a solid chance it’s out of ink, jammed, or collecting dust in a cupboard. But sometimes you genuinely need to send a physical document. A signed contract. A statutory declaration. A letter that simply has to arrive on paper.
So what are your options if you don’t have a printer?
Which Option Is Best?
It depends on what matters most to you:
- Speed and convenience: An online print-and-post service gets it done without leaving your couch. Upload, pay, done.
- Cheapest possible cost: A library or Officeworks will cost less per page, but you’ll spend time and fuel getting there — and you’ll still need envelopes and stamps on top.
- Sensitive documents: If privacy matters, be cautious about shared printers at libraries, Officeworks, or other people’s homes. A service with a clear data deletion policy is worth considering.
- You’re overseas or travelling: If you’re not physically in Australia but need to send a document to an Australian address, an online service is really the only practical option.
The Bottom Line
Not having a printer doesn’t mean you can’t send physical mail. Whether you use an online service, a local library, or a mate’s printer, getting a document in the post in Australia is straightforward — it just takes knowing your options.
If you’d rather skip the trip entirely, you can upload your document at postmydoc.au or via the PostMyDoc mobile app and have it printed and posted the same day.