If the supporting evidence is in a language other than English, provide a certified translation.
| If lodging with an Approved Agent | If lodging with RevenueWA |
|---|---|
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Each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner must provide a category 1 document. The remaining identity checks will be performed by the Approved Agent. Approved Agents must be authorised by RevenueWA to process applications. Confirm your lender is an Approved Agent. |
Each applicant and their spouse/de facto partner must provide one document from each of the three categories (three documents per person). You cannot use the same document for more than one category. Do not send original documents. Only send a legible photocopy. |
You may also need to provide additional supporting evidence.
Along with the evidence below, you will need to provide supporting evidence relating to the transaction.
You must provide supporting evidence with your application form.
Category 1 - Australian citizenship or permanent residency
Show moreAt least one applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident on or before the date of the grant application.
If an Australian citizen
- Australian birth certificate/extract or passport or citizenship certificate.
If a New Zealand citizen
- current passport or Certificate of Status for New Zealand Resident in Australia, issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
- New Zealand citizens must be living in Australia at the commencement of the eligible transaction.
If a citizen of another country
- current passport and
- evidence of permanent residency or permanent resident visa or
- Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status, issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
Category 2 - Link between identity and person
Show moreNot required if lodging with an Approved Agent.
If lodging with RevenueWA:
- current Australian driver’s licence or
- current passport (if not used in category 1) or
- firearms licence or
- Proof of Age card (with photo) or
- another identity document that includes a photo.
If a document showing photo ID is not available, provide a photo of the applicant with two Statutory Declarations as detailed in the ‘Alternative Proof of Identity’ fact sheet.
Category 3 - Australian residence
Show moreNot required if lodging with an Approved Agent.
If lodging with RevenueWA:
- Medicare card or
- motor vehicle registration or
- Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs card or
- debit/credit card from a financial institution or
- a similar card or document that shows residence in Australia.
See the ‘Alternative Proof of Identity’ fact sheet for more information.
Additional supporting evidence
Show moreProvide additional supporting evidence if you are:
| Circumstance | Evidence required |
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| Married | Marriage certificate |
| Separated | A Statutory Declaration detailing the following information:
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| Divorced | Evidence of divorce (e.g. Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute) |
| Widowed | Death certificate |
| Using a different name | Change of name certificate |