Your birth certificate is an important personal document. It’s proof of identity for many purposes, such as claiming government benefits, enrolling in school and applying for a passport or driver’s licence. Below are some of the details required to get your birth certificate online Australia.
1. Details of the person named on the certificate
At a minimum, you’ll be asked for:
- Given name
- Family name
- Date of birth
- Place of birth
- Name and date of birth of the mother
- Name and date of birth of the second parent (if applicable).
2. Proof of your identity
You may be able to prove your identity online. If not, you can still prove your identity by mailing certified copies to us.
Acceptable documents
One of the easiest ways to prove your identity is by presenting your driver’s licence (if it confirms your residential address) and your Passport.
Alternatively, there are other ways to prove your identity if you wish to get Australian birth certificate online.
3. Proof that you’re eligible to get the certificate
If you’re applying for your own Australian birth certificate online, you only need to provide proof of your identity.
If you’re applying for someone else’s certificate, you also need to prove that you’re authorised to do so. Order Australian birth certificate online from our website.
