This fact sheet must be read in conjunction with the First Home Owner Grant Application and/or Pre-approval for the First Home Owner Rate of Duty form (‘Application Form’) and should only be used where the preferred Proof of Identity (‘POI’) documentation specified in the Application Form cannot be provided. If documentation cannot be provided, contact us.
Lodging your form
When lodging the application form directly with State Revenue, each applicant and their spouse or de facto partner must provide one document from each of the three Proof of Identity categories. If any of the documents listed on the application form cannot be provided, an alternative document may be submitted.
When lodging the application form through an approved agent, each applicant and their spouse or de facto partner must provide one document from the first Proof of Identity category. The approved agent will request further documentation to verify your identity.
Alternative POI documentation
Documents must be issued in the individual’s name. If a document is issued in an alternative name, provide evidence of change of name.
Documents written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation and a copy of the original document.
Category 1
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| Lost (or unable to present) Australian Citizenship Certificate | A Certificate of Evidence of Australian citizenship, obtained by completing Form 119 from the Department of Home Affairs at www.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Expired New Zealand Passport | Provide written advice of the date you commenced residing in Australia and your intention to reside in Australia permanently. Provide a copy of your expired passport. |
| Lost (or unable to present) New Zealand Passport | Provide proof of current residence status in Australia, obtained from the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system at www.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Overseas Passport (current or expired) | Accepted where at least one applicant has provided evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent resident status or, for a sole applicant, a current permanent resident visa. Must be accompanied by a current Category 2 ID. |
| Lost (or unable to present) Overseas Passport | A Certificate of Evidence of resident status in Australia, obtained by completing Form 164 from the Department of Home Affairs at www.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) | Provide a printout from VEVO or a copy of the notification from the Department of Home Affairs advising the visa has been granted. The document must specify the visa holder’s name(s), visa subclass and visa grant date. |
Category 2
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| Overseas equivalent of a preferred document | Must be current with a photo such as a driver’s licence or student card. |
| Statutory Declaration and Passport photo |
If an identity document with a photograph cannot be provided, supply a current passport sized photograph attached to a Statutory Declaration which states why such a document cannot be provided and that the photo is a true likeness of them. An additional Statutory Declaration by a third party must be provided stating
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Category 3
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| Share certificates | |
| Term deposit notice or bank statement | |
| Other financial documentation | For example, superannuation statements |
| Current health insurance card | |
| Australian trade certificate | |
| Registration certificate from a professional board | For example, Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Accountants |
| Australian Defence Force discharge papers | |
| Motoring Association membership card | Current membership cards or documents from NRMA, RACQ, RACV, RAA, RACT, RAC (WA), AANT |
| Other licence | For example, Security/Crowd Controller, Scuba Diving, Skipper’s Ticket |
| Student ID Card | From an Australian tertiary education institution |
| Non-applicant and non-resident spouse | If a non-applicant spouse cannot provide Category 3 identification because they do not currently, or will not in the future, reside in Australia, a written statement from them must advise why they are not, or will not, be resident in Australia. If this written advice is in a language other than English, also provide a certified translation of the statement. |