Identity verification is a 100 point identification check which must be completed before an authorised witness.
An authorised witness is defined as:
(a) the Registrar of the Court;
(b) a justice of the peace;
(c) a notary public;
(d) a Commissioner for taking affidavits;
(e) a police officer, other than a police officer who is a probationary constable; and
(f) any other person authorised by law to take affidavits;
The identity papers provided must include:
• at least one original ID document from Category A
• the rest of the documentation: all from Category A or from Category A and Category B
• at least one document that includes your signature/photograph
• documents with a current residential address
• ID in one name
Please see Practice Note 4 of 2024 for a full list of Category A and B documents.
Refer to rule 351.8 of Chapter 25 of the Uniform Civil Rules 2020.