Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Access to information
Providing you a number of ways to access documents and the information we have.
- Relationship changes
- Most useful information
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
- Looking for work
- Most useful information
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Request a document
Instructions on how to view, print and save your documents using your Centrelink online account.
- Elder health and safety
- Most useful information
Claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card form (SA296)
Use this form to claim a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you are age pension age.