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The Digital ID Act commenced on 1 December 2024,  please read our article on what's changing for more information.

Resources and guidance

This page contains access to all the materials an entity needs to understand what is required to participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System (AGDIS).

The AGDIS enables individuals to verify their ID online for certain government services. This means no unnecessary sharing of sensitive documents such as passports or birth certificates.

Read how the Australian Governments Digital ID System works.

Eligibility

To participate in the Australian Government Digital ID System

From December 2024, Commonwealth, state and territory entities can apply to the Digital ID Regulator for approval to participate in the AGDIS. Private sector entities will be able to apply to the Digital ID Regulator from December 2026.

To be involved in testing

Private sector entities have the ability to be involved in testing, however they will still need to wait until December 2026 to apply to participate within the AGDIS. 

Please complete the registration for testing form if you're interested in being involved in testing. Once submitted the System Administrator will contact you for further information to facilitate access to the test environment.

Information to assist entities that are interested in being a part of the Australian Government Digital ID System.

Forms for entities looking to register their interest in participating in the AGDIS and the test environment.

Information to support entities participating in the AGDIS. The System Administrator’s Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice can also be found here.
Links to relevant legislative instruments on the Federal Register of Legislative and consultation papers.