Apply for director ID by paper form

If you can’t apply for a director ID online or by phone, you can apply using a paper form. 

 

 

Step 1: Fill out the form

Fill out the paper application form including the declaration. 

You'll need your:

  • full name
  • any previous names
  • year of birth if you don't have your full date of birth
  • location of birth
  • residential address
  • postal address if different to your residential address 
  • tax file number (this one is optional but it speeds up the process)

Step 2: Gather your identity documents

You need to send certified copies of your identity documents with the form. You can use either:

  • one primary and 2 secondary or
  • 2 primary and one secondary

Primary identity documents

  • Australian full birth certificate (extracts and commemorative certificates are not acceptable)
  • Australian passport (not more than 3 years expired)

Secondary identity documents

  • Medicare card
  • driver’s licence or learner’s permit (the address on the licence must match the address you enter on the form).

If you have changed your name, you must provide another document showing the change, such as a:

  • marriage certificate
  • deed poll
  • change of name certificate.

Step 3: Get copies of your identity documents certified

To certify your documents:

  • photocopy them
  • ensure the copy and any photograph is clear and identifiable
  • take the copies and originals to an authorised certifier who must certify they are true and correct copies of the original document.

More on certifying your identity documents – who can certify them and how – is available on the ABRS website.

Step 4: Send it all to the ABRS

Make a copy of the completed form to keep in your own records. 

Send the form and certified copies of your identity documents to:
Australian Taxation Office  
Attention: Australian Business Registry Services  
PO Box 9977  
WOLLONGONG NSW 2520

What happens next

If the ABRS can confirm your details in their system, they will send you a director ID in writing. 

If there’s a problem or they need more information, they will contact you.

Give your director ID number to your corporation within 14 days.

Low proof of identity

If you don't have enough identity documents, get a referee to declare they know you using the ABRS Director ID – Proof of identity reference.

 

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