Form 1195 – Identity Declaration

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Why Do I Need An Identity Declaration?

The Identity Declaration is an essential step in applying for Australian Citizenship. Quite simply, if you cannot prove your identity you will not be granted Australian Citizenship.

Do I Need To Use This Form?

Every individual applying online for citizenship or proof of citizenship must submit a separate Form 1195. So if you are applying with your family, each member must provide their own form.

You also need to use this form if you are making a paper application and have run out of space for listing your children. You must submit a separate Form 1195 for each extra child.

Who Can Complete Form 1195?

You need to fill out Questions 1 and 4 of the form if you’re applying for citizenship or proof of citizenship. Meanwhile, someone who can validate your identity must complete Questions 2 and 3. Specifically, this person must be an Australian citizen, have known you for at least 12 months, and currently work in one of the occupations or professions listed on pages 1 and 2 of the form. Furthermore, they must not be related to you and should be easily contactable by telephone during the Department’s working hours.

What Else Will I Need?

A colour passport-style photograph to be signed as a true likeness by each applicant.

Where Can I Get The Form?

Simply click the link below to download it to your computer.

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Form 1195

Identity Declaration For Citizenship

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19 Responses

  1. I have relocated since March 2021, and I’m now apply my citizenship.
    I have contacted my previous GP who knows me over a year but she wouldn’t identify for me as I am not in the location anymore. I would like to know if I could visit current GP for them to sign my 1195 form. But they only known me about 7 months since I relocated.
    I would like to know if that would be fine?

  2. Hi, I am not sure if my doctor whom I visit maybe once in 6 months or 1 year will sign this document for me or not. if I don’t know anyone directly from this list of occupation who has known me for 1 year then how do I get this verified? This is really hard for someone who doesn’t many people or has any friends from the list of occupation.

    1. did you notice form 1195 identity declaration is under the “recommended” section, not required?so I’m assuming it should be alright if you can’t find appropriate person to help you. I’m in the same situation btw

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