Guide To Providing Proof Of ID
On this page:
- When you need to provide proof of ID
- How to certify proof of identity documents
When you need to provide proof of ID
To better protect your super, you need to prove your identity in the following situations:
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Documents required |
| Change your name |
A suitable linking document in addition to your proof of ID, such as:
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If you’re signing on behalf of someone else |
A suitable linking document in addition to your proof of ID, such as:
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Download the Complete list of people who can certify your documents and acceptable proof of identity documents (PDF 443kb)
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1. Take your ID to an authorised person
Take both the ORIGINAL and a PHOTOCOPY of your identification documents to an authorised person such as a pharmacist, police officer, nurse, justice of the peace or legal practitioner.
You can also visit a VicSuper advice centre to have your ID verified.
Please note that a different list of proof of identity documents apply if you are living overseas.
View a complete list of people who can certify your documents
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2 Get your ID certified
The authorised person needs to:
- compare the photocopy to the original
- include the following details on the copy: stamp or write ‘I certify that this document is a true copy of the original having been sighted by me on this day DD / MM / YYYY’
- their qualification eg. police officer
- their name
- their address and phone number and
- their signature
This is shown in the image below.
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3. Return your documents to us
Post your completed form/s with your certified ID documents to:
VicSuper
GPO Box 89
Melbourne VIC 3001
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