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?
Questions 1 and 4 of the form must be filled in by the applicant, i.e. the person applying for citizenship or proof of citizenship. Questions 2 and 3 must be completed by someone who can validate your identity. This person must be an Australian Citizen, have known you for at least 12 months and be currently working in one of the occupations or professions listed on pages 1 and 2 of the form. They also must not be related to you and 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.
Form 1195
Identity Declaration For Citizenship
Your Experience?
Please share your comments with me.
I’d like to know more about the difficulties you are experiencing with completing this form. Please share here and I’ll see if I can make life a little easier for everybody. If you are concerned about anything and want to discuss it before filling in the form, book a consult with me!
Michelle Batica says
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
C says
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
Maribel Tampus says
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.
Ujjwala Yelisetti says
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
Chandani says
Can a Principal from the school I work at Sign my identity declaration form?
Avalyn says
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!!!
Azee says
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!
Arun Ganesh Kandasamy says
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?
Kelosi says
So, can a migration lawyer sign the 1195 for you?
What if you can’t find anyone to sign it?
TIANQI JIANG says
Hi, I have lost form 1195 and the photo that I submitted with it what can I do?
Harold Baldeon says
Hi can you help me with form 1195?
Ylinne says
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?
sid says
This is hard requirement for people who dont have friends within the required occupation list
Bev Kaur says
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.
taylan says
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
Nilesh Nandan says
Bev
Could you please provide some more details about the issue you are facing or book in a chat with me.
Use this link to book your consultation with me: https://myvisa.com.au/10-Minute-Chat/
Leslie says
I need help with filling the form for my son’s citizenship lost certificate.