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If you need to obtain an Australian citizenship certificate, you must apply to the Department of Home Affairs. The requirements to obtain a certificate vary depending on when and where you were born. If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you only need to present your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. However, if you were born on or after 20 August 1986, you may need to provide additional documentation, such as an Australian citizenship certificate or passport, or the birth certificate and passport of your parent or grandparent.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who to apply to | Department of Home Affairs |
| When to apply | If you need to prove your citizenship |
| Documents required | CID number, citizenship certificate number, birth certificate, passport, parents' birth certificate, parents' passport, grandparents' birth certificate, grandparents' passport |
| Exemptions | If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you only need to show your full birth certificate |
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What You'll Learn
Applying for citizenship certificate without a CID number
If you want an Australian citizenship certificate, you must apply to the Department of Home Affairs. If you don't have your CID number or citizenship certificate number, you will need to complete a paper form.
If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you only need to show your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages. If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986, you can prove your citizenship by showing one of the following:
- An Australian citizenship certificate in your name
- An Australian passport issued in your name on or after 1 January 2000 that was valid for at least two years
- Your own full birth certificate and your parent's full birth certificate showing they were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, if one of your parents was an Australian permanent resident or citizen when you were born
- Your own full birth certificate and your parent's Australian passport issued on or after 20 August 1986 that was valid for at least two years and issued before your birth, if one of your parents was an Australian permanent resident or citizen when you were born
- Your own full birth certificate and your parent's Australian citizenship certificate showing citizenship was acquired before your birth, if one of your parents was an Australian permanent resident or citizen when you were born
- Your own full Australian birth certificate, your parent's full Australian birth certificate, and your grandparent's full Australian birth certificate showing they were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, if your parent was born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986
If you were born in Australia and cannot show your birth certificate because your birth wasn't registered, you will need to contact the State or Territory Registry of Birth, Death, and Marriages to inquire about a late birth registry. You will then need to obtain a certificate stating that your birth is listed in the Northern Territory Aboriginal Population Records or a citizenship certificate from the Department of Home Affairs.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and face challenges providing documents to prove your citizenship, an alternative process is available. You can complete a B19 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander declaration and submit it with your passport application.
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Citizenship by birth requirements
Australian citizenship by birth requirements depend on when and where you were born. If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you are automatically considered an Australian citizen at birth, regardless of your parents' nationalities. To prove your citizenship, you only need to present your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
For those born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986, the requirements for citizenship by birth vary. If at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen or permanent resident when you were born, you are still considered an Australian citizen by birth. To prove your citizenship, you must provide your full birth certificate, along with supporting documentation for your parent, such as their full birth certificate, Australian passport, or Australian citizenship certificate.
If your parent was born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986, and you cannot provide sufficient documentation to prove their citizenship, you may need to present additional information about your grandparent. This could include their full Australian birth certificate or their Australian passport.
It is important to note that if you are unable to provide the required documentation, alternative processes are available. For instance, if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can complete a B19 form and submit it with your passport application. The Australian Passport Office will then verify your identity and proof of citizenship.
Additionally, children born in Australia who did not acquire citizenship at birth may still automatically become citizens if they reside in the country for the ten years immediately following their birth. This also applies to stateless children born in Australia, who are entitled to citizenship without any further residence requirements. To obtain an Australian citizenship certificate, you must apply to the Department of Home Affairs.
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Applying with an Australian birth certificate
If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you only need to present your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages to prove your citizenship. You can apply for a birth certificate online, by post, or in person.
If you were born in Victoria, you can apply for a copy of your birth certificate online. You can also apply by post or in person at a Queensland Magistrates Court, QGAP office, or JPs in the Community (if ordered online). If you were born overseas or in another Australian state, you need to apply for a certificate from where your birth was registered.
If you were born in Queensland, you can apply for a Queensland birth certificate online, by post, or in person. You will need to bring your receipt and proof of ID to complete your order in person or with an agent. Queensland birth certificates cost $44 for a standard certificate and $56 for a commemorative certificate.
If you were born in South Australia, you can apply for a birth certificate online, by post, or in person. You will need to provide proof of your identity, unless the birth certificate is over 100 years old. If you and your immediate family have been affected by a natural disaster, you can apply for a free replacement birth certificate.
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Applying with an Australian passport
If you want an Australian citizenship certificate, you have to apply to the Department of Home Affairs. The process varies depending on your background and whether you have an Australian passport. Here is a step-by-step guide for applying with an Australian passport:
If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986:
You only need to show your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages.
If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986:
You can prove your citizenship by showing either:
- An Australian citizenship certificate in your name
- An Australian passport issued in your name on or after 1 January 2000 that was valid for at least two years
If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 and one of your parents was an Australian permanent resident or citizen:
You can prove your citizenship by providing:
- Your own full birth certificate
- Your parent's full birth certificate showing they were born in Australia before 20 August 1986
If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 and your parent was born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986:
To prove citizenship by birth, you'll need to show:
- Your own full Australian birth certificate
- Your parent's full Australian birth certificate
- The full Australian birth certificate of a grandparent who was born in Australia before 20 August 1986, or
- The Australian passport of a grandparent issued on or after 20 August 1986 that was valid for at least two years and issued before your parent's birth
If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander:
If you face challenges providing documents to prove your citizenship, you can complete a B19 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander declaration and submit it with your passport application.
Additional Information:
- If you don't have your CID or citizenship certificate number, you must complete a paper form.
- If you have different names on your personal identification documents, you won't need to provide a citizenship certificate. The Australian Passport Office will verify the information provided in your B19 form to confirm your identity and proof of Australian citizenship.
- Australian citizens with an Australian passport can apply for a tax file number (TFN) online using myID. You must be 15 or older, have an Australian passport (up to 3 years expired), be an Australian citizen, and have at least one other Australian identity document (e.g., a driver's license).
Please note that these guidelines are subject to change, and it is always best to refer to the official website of the Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information.
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Applying with a parent's citizenship certificate
If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986, you can prove your citizenship by presenting your parent's Australian citizenship certificate, which shows that citizenship was acquired before your birth. If both of your parents were Australian permanent residents when you were born, you will need to apply for evidence of your citizenship through the Department of Home Affairs.
To apply for Australian citizenship with a parent's citizenship certificate, you must first ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. The specific criteria vary depending on your individual circumstances, such as your age, birthplace, and the citizenship status of your parents and grandparents.
If you were born in Australia on or after 20 August 1986 and one of your parents was an Australian permanent resident or citizen on the day you were born, you can prove your citizenship by providing the following documents:
- Your own full birth certificate.
- Your parent's full birth certificate, showing that they were born in Australia before 20 August 1986.
- Your parent's Australian citizenship certificate, indicating that they acquired citizenship before your birth.
Alternatively, if both of your parents were Australian permanent residents when you were born, you will need to apply for evidence of your citizenship through the Department of Home Affairs. In this case, you must submit the following documents:
- Your own full Australian birth certificate.
- Your parent's full Australian birth certificate.
- Additional documentation proving your citizenship claim, such as:
- The full Australian birth certificate of a grandparent who was born in Australia before 20 August 1986.
- The Australian passport of a grandparent issued on or after 20 August 1986, valid for at least two years, and issued before your parent's birth.
- The Australian citizenship certificate of a grandparent, showing they acquired citizenship before your parent's birth.
It is important to note that the Australian Passport Office only accepts full, original Australian birth certificates issued by the Australian Registry of Births, Deaths, and Marriages. If there has been a name change, you must also provide the necessary documents to prove the link between you and your parent or grandparent.
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Frequently asked questions
You have to apply to the Department of Home Affairs for an Australian citizenship certificate.
If you don’t have your citizenship certificate number, you will have to complete a paper form.
If you were born in Australia before 20 August 1986, you only need to show your full birth certificate issued by an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. If you were born on or after 20 August 1986, you can prove your citizenship by showing an Australian citizenship certificate or an Australian passport issued after 1 January 2000 that was valid for at least two years.
