Documents & Identity Guide for Australia
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for Australia.
Documents & Identity Guide for Australia
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for Australia.
Procedures in this guide
How to Get Your Australian Immunisation History Statement
Get an official Australian Immunisation History Statement from the Australian Immunisation Register. Download it through myGov, request a printed copy, or access a child's record if they are under 14.
How to Apply for Your First Australian Adult Passport
Learn how to get your first Australian adult passport, including eligibility, citizenship and identity documents, photos, referee or guarantor rules, Australia Post lodgement, fees and processing times.
How to Replace a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Australian Passport
Find out what to do if your Australian passport is lost, stolen, water damaged or otherwise damaged, including reporting, replacement eligibility, B11 requirements, 2026 fees and urgent overseas options.
How to Change Your Name or Gender on an Australian Passport
Change the name or gender on your Australian passport after marriage, divorce, gender transition or another name change. Check the evidence, replacement rules, 2026 fees and fee-waiver conditions before applying.
How to Get Your Own Medicare Card and Number From Age 15 in Australia
If you are 15 or older and already enrolled in Medicare, you can get your own Medicare card and number. Eligible people can apply online through Medicare linked to myGov, while form MS011 is available when the online service cannot be used.
How to Get Faster Processing for an Australian Passport for Urgent Travel
Use Priority or Fast Track passport processing in Australia if eligible, with RAPID lodgment and passport-office collection options to reduce waiting time.
How to Make a Privacy Complaint When Your Personal Information Is Mishandled
Complain when an Australian organisation or government agency covered by the Privacy Act mishandles your personal information, and escalate the matter to the OAIC when appropriate.
How to Make a Digital Commonwealth Statutory Declaration Through myGov
Create a Commonwealth statutory declaration digitally through myGov using Digital ID, without an approved witness, then download the completed PDF.
How to Get an Australian Emergency Passport While You Are Overseas
Australians overseas with an urgent need to travel may be able to get an emergency passport through an Australian embassy or consulate.
How to Get an Apostille or Authentication for an Australian Document Used Overseas
Legalise an Australian document for overseas use through DFAT, including how to confirm whether you need an apostille or authentication and prepare the document.
How to Apply for an Australian Federal Police National Police Check
Apply for an AFP National Police Check for an accepted Commonwealth, ACT, immigration or overseas purpose, with the correct purpose code and identity documents.
How to Set Up myID and Verify Your Digital Identity in Australia
Set up the Australian Government myID app, choose Basic, Standard or Strong identity strength, verify accepted documents and complete photo verification where required.
How to Get or Replace an Australian Citizenship Certificate
Apply through ImmiAccount for evidence of Australian citizenship or replace a citizenship certificate that has been lost, destroyed or damaged.
How to Renew an Australian Adult Passport Before It Expires
Find out whether your Australian adult passport is eligible for streamlined renewal, what photos and documents you need, how to lodge the application, 2026 fees, processing times and when you must make a full new passport application instead.
How to Apply for an Australian Child Passport and Get Parental Consent
Learn how to apply for an Australian child passport, including citizenship and birth documents, guarantor rules, parental consent and witnessing, 2026 fees, lodgement, processing times and the special-circumstances route when full consent cannot be obtained.
How to Enrol in Medicare in Australia for the First Time
Find out who can enrol in Medicare in Australia, which identity and residency documents you need, how to apply online through myGov or with form MS004, how family enrolment works and how you receive your Medicare card.
How to Replace a Lost, Stolen, Damaged or Expired Medicare Card in Australia
Replace a lost, stolen, damaged or expired Medicare card through Medicare online services linked to myGov, the myGov app or by calling Medicare. Learn when expired cards are replaced automatically, how quickly the new card arrives, how to use the digital Medicare card immediately and how to request an extra family card.
This guide is maintained automatically from published Helpydo procedures.