Official form guide
Form 1195: Identity declaration
This is the Identity Declaration (Form 1195) issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use this form when you need to officially declare or confirm your identity details to the department.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1195 - Identity declaration
This is the Identity Declaration (Form 1195) issued by the Department of Home Affairs. You use this form when you need to officially declare or confirm your identity details to the department.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to sign and date the form—it is often the most overlooked step!
- 2Mismatch between declared name/DOB and passport details.
- 3Forgetting to sign the declaration section entirely.
- 4Submitting an outdated version of the form.
- 5Incorrectly entering a date format (e.g., DD/MM/YYYY vs MM/DD/YYYY).
Plain English
Think of this as a formal statement about who you are for the Australian government. You fill it out so they know exactly whose application or record they are looking at. It helps them verify everything matches up correctly.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit it when requested by a case officer or as part of a specific application process. Check your correspondence from Home Affairs for exact timing requirements.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You need to officially tell the Department what your identity details are.
- Use this when applying for a visa or citizenship pathway.
- It is needed if your existing records with Home Affairs are incomplete or incorrect.
- When asked specifically to 'declare' your identity, use Form 1195.
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Use this form or another form?
Changing Name
Use this if you need a general declaration of who you are.
✓ Check the specific application requirements first.
Updating Contact Details
If only changing address or phone, check if a simpler update form exists.
✓ Don't use 1195 if a quick online change is possible via ImmiAccount.
Might be an online variation/addendum
Identity Verification (Specific Event)
If you are at an interview, they might ask for this *with* other evidence.
✓ Ensure all required documents match the details on Form 1195.
Might require supporting docs with 1195
Deadline or filing window
Deadlines vary based on your specific application stage. Always check your ImmiAccount dashboard for any immediate submission cut-offs.
Before you submit
- 1Fill out every field completely; do not leave blanks unless noted.
- 2Use black or blue pen only when completing a hard copy.
- 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
- 4Ensure all listed personal details (Name, DOB, Country of Birth) match your passport exactly.
- 5If submitting digitally, check that you have scanned it clearly.
- 6Review the declaration statement to confirm you are truthfully declaring everything.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required sections of Form 1195 carefully.
- 2Attach copies of supporting identification documents (e.g., passport bio-page).
- 3Sign and date the form yourself.
- 4Submit via your preferred method: ImmiAccount upload, mail to the Department, or in person at a service centre.
- 5Keep a copy for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This declaration does not automatically guarantee visa approval; it only declares identity.
- 2If you are applying through myGov, there may be an online equivalent of Form 1195 that is pre-filled.
- 3The form must match the specific application stream requirements (e.g., Skilled Visa vs. Partner Visa).
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of supporting documents allowed per submission.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check if the form has a new version number printed on it.
- Verify the date of issue or last revision near the top.
- Confirm that fields for Passport Number and Date of Birth are present.
- Look to see if there is a specific section for 'Declaration Type' (e.g., Initial, Amendment).
- Ensure the required signature lines match your current status.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCIssued by: Department of Home Affairs
- SRCForm Number: 1195
- SRCPurpose: Identity Declaration
- SRCContext: Used for official confirmation to the Department.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific required supporting documents list.
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Declaration Date' vs. 'Date of Birth': The declaration date is when you sign it.
Not knowing if you need to declare *all* past names or just your current legal name.
Assuming the form covers everything; remember it doesn't cover character or health declarations automatically.
Using an old version number because the website hasn't updated its display yet.
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