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?
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.
Form 1195
Identity Declaration For Citizenship
Your Experience?
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How do I book a consultation to assist with completing Form 1195 for my Australian citizenship application?
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For complex matters, please schedule a formal consultation. For simpler queries, you’re welcome to use my 10-minute service.
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Nilesh Nandan
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I’m applying a paper application just myself I’m wondering if I still need to fill up form 1195 or I’ll just answer no. 36 on the form declaring identity by someone who knows me for a year or so? Thanks so much
I don’t have close friends that are in the required occupations, I am asking people to fill out their personal details for my daughter, with the way the world operates today, they are hesitant even after knowing them at their work place over 10 years
My daughter is 4 months old. And the person that will validate it needs to be 1 year or more that she knows my daughter. What should she write then? Please let me I’ve been stuck with this form so that i can attach it to her application
Thanks in advance.
We are in the same situation. My son is 6 weeks old and the local pharmacist says under question 3 he would write my name not my son’s. As he has known me for an year and not my son.
Curious to know how you resolved the situation as it would help us. Thanks
Can a Principal from the school I work at Sign my identity declaration form?
I find that requirements on form 1195 is really unfair for most immigrants. Finding an Australian citizens who is working in the list of professions and has know us for over a year to sign our identity declaration is really really hard.
My GP that I have been to for the past 8 years said she can’t sign as she isn’t a citizen and also working for a large clinic for someone and that her employer doesn’t allow signing forms for clients.
She is the one and only person that is working in listed professions and has known me for over a year and not personally related. What do I do now? Where to find someone to sign for me?
Seriously!!!
Hi,
I am in the same situation and no one knows me for a year and is an Australian citizen. What did you do to tackle this situation and was your application approved? Please help!
I have two kids with my application, they are 8 and 4 years old. Should I fill two separate forms for them or how should I do it?