Proof of Citizenship
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I need proof of my Australian citizenship. What do I do?
You need to apply for evidence of Australian citizenship.
See: Form 119 Application for evidence of Australian citizenship (234KB PDF file)
Applying for evidence of Australian citizenship
You need to complete the steps in the table below. Evidence cannot be provided at the time of application. If you require evidence of your citizenship urgently, contact your nearest office or call the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fill in Form 119 - Application for evidence of Australian citizenship. |
| 2 | Include all supporting documents. See: Documentation requirements for people needing proof of Australian citizenship |
| 3 | Once the form is complete, send it with the fee and supporting documents to our office. Contact your nearest overseas office for lodgement details. There is a prescribed fee. For applications lodged in Australia, evidence of citizenship will usually be available within 30 working days. While every attempt is made to process applications as soon as possible there may be delays during peak times, for example, in the weeks preceding Australia Day. You can contact us to check the expected processing time for your application. Applications lodged overseas are processed in Australia. It can take between four to nine weeks after application before the evidence is available. |
Can I change the details on a current citizenship certificate?
If you need evidence of your citizenship in a different name you will need to complete and lodge a Form 119, pay the application fee and provide official documentation of the name change.
See: Fees & Charges Application fees for Australian citizenship
Clients requesting a change to a certificate due to departmental error or where they have official evidence of different personal details issued before citizenship was acquired should contact the department on the number shown below.
See:
Contact Us - Immigration Offices outside Australia
Contact Us - Australian Offices