Step 1 – 100 points of ID
In Australia, the 100 points of ID system is just a way of combining documents, like your passport or driver’s license, to add up to 100 points. It's a standard step to verify who you are and link your qualifications when signing up with healthcare agencies.
What is 100 points of ID?
Do you have a license, passport, and a nearby pharmacy? This is a common combination of documents to meet the 100 points of ID and get them certified conveniently.
We recommend visiting a pharmacy to get your documents certified, as they’re often open late. This allows you to finish your shift and make a quick stop on your way home!
What ID documents can I provide?
We require one form of certified primary ID to be supplied in addition to other identification documents.
Here are the most common variations of ID that we receive:
Still stuck on what ID you should provide?
If you don't have any of these handy, take a look at more ID options under 'Primary ID' and 'Secondary ID"
Primary ID
You must supply at least ONE Primary document (Foreign documents must be accompanied by an official translation).
70 points:
- Foreign Passport (current)
- Australian Passport (current or expired within the last 2 years but not cancelled)
- Australian Citizenship Certificate
- Full Birth certificate (not birth certificate extract)
- Certificate of Identity issued by the Australian Government to refugees and non- Australian citizens for entry to Australia
40 points
- Australian Driver Licence/ Permit
- Current (Australian) Tertiary Student Identification Card
- Photo identification card issued for Australian regulatory purposes (e.g., Aviation/ Maritime Security identification, security industry etc.)
- Government employee ID *Australian Federal/ State/ Territory)
- Defence Force Identity Card (with photo or signature)
Secondary ID
You must supply at least ONE Secondary document (Foreign documents must be accompanied by an official translation).
40 points:
- Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) card
- Centrelink card (with reference number)
25 points:
- Birth Certificate Extract
- Birth card (NSW Birth, Deaths, Marriages issue only)
- Medicare Card
- Credit card or account card
- Australian Marriage certificate (Australian Registry issue only)
- Decree Nisi / Decree Absolute (Australian Registry issue only)
- Change of name certificate (Australian Registry issue only)
- Bank statement (showing transactions)
- Property lease agreement - current address
- Taxation assessment notice
- Australian Mortgage Documents – Current address
- Rating Authority – Current address e.g., Land Rates
- Foreign Drivers Licence
- Utility Bill – electricity, gas, etc, with current address (less than 12 months old)
- Reference from Indigenous Organisation
How to certify ID?
To certify your ID in Australia, you need to create a copy of your identification document and have an authorised person certify this.
Make sure to follow these steps to get your ID certified:
Here are the exact details that must be included by the authorised officer
The authorised officer will either stamp your ID or write:
- "This is a certified true copy of the original as sighted by me"
- Their signature
- Full name
- Occupation
- Date
- AHPRA number (if they’re a healthcare professional).
Who can certify my ID?
The most common places that our candidates go to get their ID certified:
- Local Chemist
- Australia Post
- Local GP
- Justice of the Peace
In Australia
- Public servant (federal, state, territory, or local) with 5+ years of service
- Teacher (full-time or part-time) at a school or tertiary institution
- Court officials: justice of the peace, judge, magistrate, bailiff, registrar, clerk, court CEO, etc.
- Commissioner for Affidavits or Declarations (depending on jurisdiction)
- Elected government representative (federal, state, territory, or local)
- Bank, credit union, or finance company officer with 5+ years of service
- Veterinary surgeon
- Accountant (member of ICA, ASA, IPA, CPA, ATMA, or NTAA)
- Minister of religion or marriage celebrant
- Members of professional bodies: Chartered Secretaries Australia, Engineers Australia (non-student), Australian Defence Force (officer, non-commissioned officer with 5+ years, warrant officer), Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- Notary public
- Police officer
- Sheriff or sheriff’s officer
- Statutory office holder not listed elsewhere in this list
Outside Australia
- Notary public
- Employee of the Commonwealth or the Australian Trade Commission who works outside Australia
- Justice of the peace
- Australian Consular Officer or Australian Diplomatic Officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955).
In or outside Australia
- A health practitioner who is registered in Australia: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner, Chinese medicine practitioner, chiropractor, dental practitioner, medical practitioner, medical radiation practitioner, midwife, nurse, occupational therapist, optometrist, osteopath, paramedic, pharmacist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, psychologist.
- Legal professions: legal practitioner (includes lawyer, solicitor and barrister), patent attorney, trademarks attorney.
Important things to keep in mind…
- Copies of ID must be clear, with all details visible and legible.
- We accept scanned images, PDF’s or photo images.
- All documents must be valid at the time of submission.
- One form of photo ID must be included in your ID combination.
- Documents must be certified in person as electronic forms are not accepted.
- Documents must be certified in the last 10 years at time of submission.
Got a burning question you want answered?
Here's a few we get asked alot...
1. I have changed my name, and not all my documents reflect my current name. Can I still use all my ID documents?
Yes, you can use all your ID documents, even if the names on them differ. However, to link the documents together, we require at least one form of proof to confirm the name change. This could include a change of name certificate or marriage certificate.
2. I am currently unable to meet the 100 points requirements. What can I do?
If you're unable to provide sufficient ID, we cannot proceed with your registration at this time. However, we can place your application on hold while you gather the necessary documents and pick things back up later!
3. My ID documents have been photocopies on different pages, do I have to combine them?
No, you don’t need to combine your ID documents. You can submit them as separate files, and we will merge these. Just make sure that the certifying details are included on the same page as the corresponding ID.
4. How many documents must be certified?
You are required to provide one certified 'Primary' form of ID (e.g., passport, driver's license, or birth certificate). Additional ID documents do not need to be certified.
Still confused?
You can reach out to your Compliance Officer or dedicated Recruitment Consultant for more support.