The Australian Federal Police Check (AFP) check requires candidates to provide a minimum of 100 points of identification. At least one document must come from the Primary Documents list.
Primary Documents
Document | Points | Notes |
Australian passport | 70 | May be expired up to 24 months. |
Foreign passport | 70 | Must be current. |
Australian citizenship certificate | 70 | |
Birth certificate | 70 | Full birth certificate required — not a birth extract or commemorative certificate. The certificate must include: • Candidate's full name. • Parents' names. • Hospital details. |
Australian Certificate of Identity | 70 | |
Australian driver licence | 40 | An photo of the physical licence or a screenshot of the digital licence from the offical app is acceptable. If a screenshot of a digital licence is used, it must show the candidates name, photo, address and licence expiry date. Queensland PDF driver licence printouts are not accepted. |
Australian tertiary student ID | 40 | The expiry date must be visible. |
Australian government employee ID | 40 | |
Australian Defence Force ID | 40 | |
Australian aviation or maritime security ID | 40 |
Secondary Documents
Document | Points | Notes |
Centrelink card | 40 | Reference number must be visible. |
DVA card | 40 | |
Birth certificate extract | 25 | Cannot be used if a full birth certificate has been provided. |
NSW Birth Card | 25 | |
Medicare card | 25 | |
Australian marriage certificate | 25 | |
Australian divorce documentation | 25 | |
Australian name change documentation | 25 | |
Bank statement | 25 | Must show transactions. |
Property lease agreement | 25 | Must show the candidate's full name, current address and contract end date. |
Australian tax assessment notice | 25 | |
Australian mortgage documents | 25 | Must show current address. |
Australian rates notice | 25 | Must show current address and be less than 12 months old. |
Australian utility bill | 20 | Must show current address and be less than 12 months old. |
Indigenous reference | 20 |
Document requirements: all documents must be current unless stated otherwise.
Name linkage documentation: if any document is held in a different name, for example due to a marriage or legal name change, a supporting linkage document such as a marriage certificate or name change certificate will also be required.
Non-English documents Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need to provide 100 points of ID?
The 100-point system is the standard identity verification method used for this check. It's how the Australian Federal Police confirm the results belong to you.
Can I use a photo of my digital driver licence?
Yes — a screenshot from your state or territory's official licence app is accepted, as long as it clearly shows your name, photo, address and licence expiry date. Queensland PDF licence printouts are not accepted.
I don't have 100 points of ID — what can I do?
Combine documents from the Primary and Secondary lists until you reach 100 points, with at least one document from the Primary list. If you're still short, get in touch with us — additional documents may be accepted at our discretion.
My ID documents are in a different name (e.g. after marriage) — what should I do?
Upload a supporting linkage document, such as a marriage certificate or legal name change certificate, alongside your ID.
My documents aren't in English — is that okay?
Yes, but they need to be accompanied by a certified translation.