How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Private Trust form (MOD PT)
Use this form if in the last 5 years, you or your partner have been involved with or have transferred funds or assets to a private trust that has not been vested.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
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.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.