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Customs: Individual (Type 1) Digital Certificate

What is an Individual (Type 1) Digital Certificate?
Individual Digital Certificates are used by individuals who wish to identify themselves electronically to a Government agency or organisations that accepts Gatekeeper Digital Certificates. The individual is the only person identified in the certificate and therefore assumes sole responsibility for any and all transactions undertaken using the digital certificate.

Each applicant for an individual digital certificate must complete a personal identification check, during which, the applicant provides Evidence of Identity (EOI).

The identification check must be performed at selected Australia Post locations. Check the KeyPOST location guide to find the most suitable location for you.

What "grade" are Individual Digital Certificates?
An Individual certificate for interaction with Customs is a Grade 2 Certificate, which requires 100 points worth of EOI documentation.

How do I obtain an Individual Digital Certificate?

Enrol Online - enter your details into our online forms.
Go to an Australia Post outlet for an Identification Check.
Pay for your certificate - payment is made at Australia Post.
Allow six working days for processing, from when you lodge your application at Australia Post (providing your enrolment information is correct).
Download your certificate - when your certificate is issued you will be notified via email. The email provides instructions on how to download your certificate.

Note: If you do not require a certificate specifically for use with the Australian Customs Service, you should proceed to our General Gatekeeper pages.

You can now enrol for your Individual Gatekeeper Digital Certificate: