Requirements for relevant identity documents

In force

(1)

For sections 9(2) and 10(2), the requirements are as follows—

(a)

each document must be an original document or a certified copy of an original document;

(b)

each document must be—

(i)

written in English; or

(ii)

accompanied by a certified translation of the original document;

(c)

the documents must, between them, contain information sufficient to determine the person’s current full name, date of birth and signature.

(2)

In this section—

certified copy, of an original document, means a copy of the document certified by a qualified witness as being a true copy of the original document.

certified translation, of a document written in a language other than English, means a translation of the document into English by a translator whose certification states—

(a)

that the translation is correct; and

(b)

the following details for the translator—

(i)

the translator’s full name and address;

(ii)

the translator’s accreditation or qualifications for making the translation.

qualified witness means any of the following persons—

(a)

an authorised person within the meaning of section 18 of the Act;

(b)

a commissioner for declarations;

(c)

a justice of the peace;

(d)

a lawyer or notary public;

(e)

a medical practitioner;

(f)

a police officer;

(g)

a public service employee employed in the department.

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