You can prove your identity online for Centrelink using either:
You’ll need to enter details from your identity documents for both of these options.
To prove your identity online, you need a Centrelink online account linked to myGov. If you don’t have a myGov account or a Centrelink online account you’ll need to create them.
If you use a strong Digital Identity to prove who you are, you won’t need to visit a service centre. If you prove your identity using your myGov account, you may need to bring acceptable photo identity documents to a service centre.
We may invite you to use video chat to confirm your identity if you claim one of the following payments online:
- Youth Allowance (Student)
- JobSeeker Payment
- Youth Allowance (Job Seeker).