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Verifying identity documents in ATO online

Find out what Australian identity documents we accept to support changes to your name and date of birth in ATO online.

Last updated 2 June 2024

How we verify your identity

To change your name or date of birth in our systems we need verification of an Australian identity document.

The Document Verification Service (DVS) checks whether the information on your identity document matches the original record. To support the change the document details you provide are verified with the issuing agency using the DVS.

Drivers licence

You can verify your Australian drivers licence if it is active, disqualified or suspended.

These examples show common locations where you will find the details on your drivers licence. Your licence may show these in different locations depending on the issuing state or territory.

Drivers licence ACT

An Australian Capital Territory (ACT) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of an ACT drivers licence that shows the Family name, Given name, Middle name, Licence number and Date of birth circled.

Drivers licence NSW

A New South Wales (NSW) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of a NSW driver licence that shoes the Given name, Middle name, Family name, Licence number and Card number circled.

Drivers licence NT

A Northern Territory (NT) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a NT driver licence that shows the Family name, Given name, Middle name and Licence number circled.

An example of the back of a NT driver licence that shows the Card number circled.

Drivers licence QLD

A Queensland (QLD) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a QLD driver licence that shows the Family name, Given name, Middle name Licence number and Card number circled.

An example of the back of a QLD driver licence that shows the Card number circled.

Drivers licence SA

A South Australian (SA) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a SA driver licence that shows the Licence number, Given name, Middle name and Family name circled.

An example of the back of a SA driver licence that shows the Card number circled.

Drivers licence Tas

A Tasmanian (Tas) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a TAS driver licence that shows the Licence number, Given name, Middle name and Family name circled.

An example of the back of a TAS driver licence that shows the Card number circled.

Drivers licence Vic

A Victorian (Vic) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a VIC driver licence that shows the Given name, Middle name, Family name and Licence number circled.

An example of the back of a VIC driver licence that shows the Card number circled in the middle section on the right hand side.

Drivers licence WA

A Western Australian (WA) drivers licence showing where to locate the family name, given name, middle name, licence number and date of birth.

An example of the front of a WA driver licence that shows the Family name, Given name, Middle name and Licence number circled.

An example of the back of a WA driver licence that shows the Card number circled.

Birth certificate (original or updated)

These 4 examples show common locations where you will find the details on your Australian birth certificate. Your certificate may show these details in different locations depending on the issuing state or territory.

Always verify your document using the certificate number if it was issued with one.

Birth certificate ACT, SA and NT

An example birth certificate showing the likely location of the family name, given names, registration number and date of birth for the ACT, SA and NT.

An example of an Australian birth certificate for ACT, SA and NT that shows the Family name, Given name, Date of birth, Registration number and Certificate number circled.

Birth certificate QLD and Tas

An example birth certificate showing the likely location of the family name, given names, registration number, registration date and date of birth for QLD and Tas.

An example of an Australian birth certificate for QLD and TAS that shows the Family name, Given name, Date of birth, Registered on registration date and Certificate number circled.

Birth certificate WA

An example birth certificate showing the likely location of the family name, given names, certificate number, registration date and date of birth for WA.

An example of an Australian birth certificate for WA that shows the Certificate number, Registration number, Family name, Given name and Date of birth circled.

Birth certificate NSW and Vic

An example birth certificate showing the likely location of the family name, given names, registration number, registration date and date of birth for NSW and Vic.

Front of certificate (NSW and Vic)

An example of the front of an Australian birth certificate for NSW and VIC that shows the Registration number, Family name, Given name and Date of birth circled.

Back of certificate (NSW and Vic)

An example of the back of an Australian birth certificate for NSW and VIC that shows the third barcode circled.

Marriage certificate

These 4 examples show common locations where you will find the details on your Australian marriage certificate. Your certificate may show these details in different locations depending on the issuing state or territory.

Your information will be verified with the issuing agency using the Document Verification Service.

Marriage certificate ACT, QLD, SA, NT and Tas

An example of an Australian marriage certificate for ACT, QLD, SA, NT and Tas that shows the date of marriage, groom's family name, groom's given names, bride's family name, bride's given name, registration number and certificate number.

An example of an Australian marriage certificate for ACT, QLD, SA, NT and TAS that shows the Date of marriage, Groom's family name, Groom's given names, Bride's family name, Bride's given name, Registration number and Certificate number circled.

Marriage certificate Vic

An example of the front and back of an Australian marriage certificate for Vic that shows the date of marriage, groom's family name, groom's given names, bride's family name, bride's given name and registration number.

Front of certificate (Vic)

An example of the front of an Australian marriage certificate for VIC that shows the Date of marriage, Groom's family name, Groom's given names, Bride's family name, Bride's given name and Registration number circled.

Back of certificate (Vic)

An example of the back of an Australian marriage certificate for VIC that shows the third barcode circled.

Marriage certificate NSW

An example of the front and back of an Australian marriage certificate for NSW that shows the date of marriage, groom's family name, groom's given names, bride's family name, bride's given name and registration number.

Front of certificate (NSW)

An example of the front of an Australian marriage certificate for NSW that shows the Registration number, Date of marriage, Groom's family name, Groom's given names, Bride's family name and Bride's given name circled.

Back of certificate (NSW)

An example of the back of an Australian marriage certificate for NSW that shows the third barcode circled.

Marriage certificate WA

An example of an Australian marriage certificate for WA that shows the date of marriage, groom's family name, groom's given names, bride's family name, bride's given name and registration number.

An example of an Australian marriage certificate for WA that shows the Certificate number, Registration number, Date of marriage, Groom's family name, Groom's given names, Bride's family name and Bride's given name circled.

Change of name certificate

These 5 examples show common locations where you will find the details on your Australian change of name certificate. Your certificate may show these details in different locations depending on the issuing state or territory.

Your information will be verified with the issuing agency using the Document Verification Service.

Change of name certificate WA

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for WA that shows the certificate number, name after change, name before change, place of birth and registration number.

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for WA that shows the Certificate number, Name after change, Name before change, Place of birth and Registration number circled.

Change of name certificate NSW

An example of the front and back of an Australian change of name certificate for NSW that shows the name after change, name before change, place of birth and registration number.

Front of certificate (NSW)

An example of the front of an Australian change of name certificate for NSW that shows the Name after change, Name before change, Place of birth and Registration number circled.

Back of certificate (NSW)

An example of the back of an Australian change of name certificate for NSW that shows the third barcode circled.

Change of name certificate NT and SA

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for NT and SA that shows the name after change, name before change, place of birth, registration number and certificate number.

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for NT and SA that shows the Name after change, Name before change, Place of birth, Registration number and Certificate number circled.

Change of name certificate Vic

An example of the front of an Australian change of name certificate for Vic that shows the registration number, surname after change, given name after change and date of birth.

Front of certificate (Vic)

An example of the front of an Australian change of name certificate for VIC that shows the Registration number, Surname after change, Given name after change and Date of birth circled.

Back of certificate (Vic)

An example of the back of an Australian change of name certificate for VIC that shows the third barcode circled.

Change of name certificate QLD and Tas

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for QLD and Tas that shows the registration number, surname after change, given name after change, date of birth and certificate number.

An example of an Australian change of name certificate for QLD and TAS that shows the Registration number, Surname after change, Given name after change, Date of birth and Certificate number circled.

Passport

You can verify your Australian passport if it is valid (not cancelled, replaced, or reported lost or stolen) up to 3 years after the expiry date.

Your information will be verified with the issuing agency using the Document Verification Service.

An example of an Australian passport that shows the document number, family name, given name and date of birth.

An example of an Australian passport that shows the Document number, Family name, Given name and Date of birth circled.

Visa (using your foreign passport)

You can verify your Australian visa using information found on the travel document associated with your visa. This is usually a foreign passport, but it could be a different type of travel document or the visa letter or email.

Your information will be verified with the issuing agency using the Document Verification Service.

Tip for verifying your details online

You won't be able to verify your visa if:

  • the visa has expired or been cancelled
  • the original passport has been replaced, or reported lost or stolen
  • you've departed Australia, or
  • you've become an Australian citizen.

An example of a foreign passport that shows the family name, given name and date of birth.

An example of a foreign passport that shows the Family name, Given name and Date of birth circled.

Citizenship certificate

There are many different types of citizenship certificates. You can verify your Certificate of Australian Citizenship online if it has a:

  • Stock number on the back that looks like ACC 123456 or CAS 1234
  • Stock number on the front, in the bottom left corner, that looks like ACC 123456 or CAS 1234
  • number (sometimes called an Evidence No.) on the front, in the bottom left corner, that is eleven digits long and starts with a zero, for example 01234567890.

Your information will be verified with the issuing agency using the Document Verification Service.

An example Certificate of Australian Citizenship front and back that shows given name(s), family name(s), date of birth and acquisition date and stock number.

Front of certificate

Certificate of Australian Citizenship (Front) displaying Given Name(s); Family Names(s); Date of Birth and Acquisition date all circled in red.

Back of certificate

Certificate of Australian Citizenship (Back) displaying Stock number circled in red.

 

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