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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 grades of individual certificate can I purchase?
There are three grades of individual certificates. The grade of certificate is an indication of the level of trust that may be attributed to a certificate. The higher the grade of certificate the greater the level of trust in the certificate. A higher grade of certificate therefore requires the applicant to provide more EOI documentation.

	Personal Identification Check
Grade 1	EOI documents of 50 points
Grade 2	EOI documents of 100 points
Grade 3	EOI documents of 150 points

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 require a certificate specifically for use with the Australian Customs Service, you should proceed to our Gatekeeper: Australian Customs Service pages.

You can now enrol for your Individual Gatekeeper Digital Certificate: