myGovID

myGovID is an easy and secure way to prove who you are online. Add identity documents like your Australian driver’s licence, Medicare card or Australian visa to increase your identity strength and unlock government online services when and where you want.
myGovID is different to your myGov account. In future, you’ll be able to use your myGovID to access myGov. More and more government online services are using myGovID.
Your myGovID only needs to be set up once and can be used for personal or business matters, or both.
Set up your myGovID in three easy steps:
1. Download the myGovID app
2. Enter your details – including your full name, date of birth and email address. The email address you use must only belong to you.
3. Add your identity documents – prove who you are with two of the following identity documents (your name must match in all). Your details are checked against existing government records.
- Australian driver’s licence or learner’s permit
- Australian birth certificate
- Australian passport
- Australian visa (using your foreign passport)
- Medicare card
If you’ve had a change in name, you may be able to use a change of name or marriage certificate to verify this.
You need to be 15 years or older to set up a myGovID. However, age restrictions may also apply to use some government online services. To find out if you’re eligible to use a particular service, check its terms of use.
Your personal information won’t be shared without your permission - putting you in control.
myGovID is accredited under the Australian Trusted Digital Identity Framework which strictly controls how your identity data is collected, stored and used. It uses encryption technology as well as the security features in your device, such as fingerprint, face or password. This is to protect your identity and help prevent other people accessing your information.
Your myGovID is unique to you – don’t share it with others.
If you need help or more information visit myGovID.gov.au.