Queensland - Obtain a Tax File Number (TFN)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain a Tax File Number (TFN), the applicant has to approach Australian Post or Services Australia centre. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or use the following given Contact Link,Contact Link
2. The applicant has to fill-in the details in the form.
3. An application form is available at the following Link
4. The applicant's application reference number is included in the application summary, which should be printed to approach Australian post.
5. Within thirty days of finishing the online form, schedule the interview at a participating Australia Post location.
6. Attend the interview and bring the summary of the application as well as the original identification documents.
7. To finish the TFN application, sign the form at Australia Post during the interview.
8. If the applicant prefers service from an Australia centre, they can order one online or give one to them.
9. Applicant should make sure to attach all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
10. Submit the application with the required document to appropriate office.
11. Submitting address is mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page.
12. There is no fee required for this procedure.
13. Government of Australia will issue the certificate and notify the applicant.
14. Please contact Government of Australia for further details.

Apply by Mail

1. To obtain a birth certificate, the applicant has to order an application online. Contact details are mentioned in “Office Locations & Contacts” of this page. Or use the following given Contact Link
2. An application form is available at the following Link
3. The applicant has to fill-in all the details in the form.
4. Applicant should make sure to attach all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals).
5. Send the application and the necessary paperwork to the office listed on the form the applicant purchased.
6. There is no fee required for this procedure.
7. Government of Australia will issue the certificate and notify the applicant via mail.
8. Please contact Government of Australia for further details.

Apply Online

1. The Application is available in the following Link
2. If the applicant is an existing user, they can login directly using their “Username or email” and “Password” by clicking “Sign-in” option in the given page.
3. If the applicant is a new user, they have to register first by clicking on the “Create a myGov account” option.
4. An applicant has to provide their own email address when they create an account.
5. While registering, applicant has to provide all necessary information in the application form and finally click on “Create account” button.
6. Once the registration is successful, the applicant can login with their “Username or email” and “Password”.
7. After logging in, the applicant has to choose the service necessary for them.
8. The Applicant must provide all information necessary for the application procedure online.
9. Applicant should make sure to attach all the documents that are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page (Both photocopies and originals)
10. There is no fee required for this procedure.
11. Government of Australia will issue the certificate and notify the applicant via the applicant via a letter with their TFN in their myGov inbox.
12. Please contact Government of Australia for further details.

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Required Documents

• Proof of Identity (Copies) Link

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing Address:
Australian Taxation Office
GPO Box 9990
SYDNEY NSW 2001
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Eligibility

• The applicant must: in order to apply for a TFN:
• Australian Citizen.
• For taxation purposes, an Australian resident.
• Be at least 15 years old.
• Possess an Australian passport that is not more than three years old.
• At least one other Australian identity document, such as a driver's licence.

Fees

• There is no fee required for this procedure.

Validity

• The validity of this procedure is forever.

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Processing Time

• The processing time of this procedure is 28 days.

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Instructions

• Instructions for the procedure Link

Required Information

• Date of birth
• Application history
• TFN recipients details
• Taxation details
• Parent/guardian details
• Contact details
• Declarations

Need for the Document

• For tax and superannuation reasons, a tax file number (TFN) serves as a free means of identification.
• The applicant will own it forever.
• Even if the applicant changes their name, changes occupations, relocates within the country or abroad, they keep the same TFN.

Information which might help

• Only a select few people and locations may request the applicant’s TFN, including:
  • The ATO
  • Centre link
  • Bank or financial institution
  • Employer after start a job
  • Super fund
  • Registered tax agent.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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