Supporting Documents Required (Do not send originals, each photocopy must be certified*)

Proof of Identity - Each applicant must provide one document from each of the 4 categories (4 documents needed):

1. Proof of right to be in Australia - Birth Certificate or Citizenship Certificate
2. Proof of photo and signature - Drivers Licence or Passport or NSW Photo Card issued by the RTA
3. Proof you live in Australia - Medicare Card or Motor Vehicle Registration or Centrelink Card
4. Proof of Address - Utitility documents (ie. Gas, Water, Electricity Bills) or Insurance Policy

Proof of Name Change and/or Marital Status - Provide a certified copy of the below if you are:

Married - your marriage certificate
Divorced - your divorce certificate
Widowed - death certificate of your spouse
Separated - a statutory declaration

Transaction Proof - Provide information for one of the 3 types of transactions:

Contract to Purchase a new or established home - Copy of exchanged Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the Vendor and Title Search showing the applicant

Contract to Build a home - Contract to Build dated and signed and Title Search and Occupation Certificate issued by your Local Council or a Final Inspection Certificate

Owner Builder - Approval from Council for the laying of the foundations and the Occupation Certificate issued by Council or a Final Inspection Certificate. Documentary proof of building costs and a Title Search

* Certified Copies - A copy of an original that has been sighted by an authorised person and who has noted on the copy that is a true copy of the original which has been produced and shown to the person certifying. An authorised person includes: A member of the police force, a councilor of a municipality, a medical practitioner, a dentist, a veterinary practitioner, a pharmacist, a minister of religion, a legal practitioner, a school principal or an accountant.

Ensure you have signed, dated and attached your supporting documents, then send it to:

Parramatta (head office)
Office locationLang Centre, Cnr Hunter & Marsden Streets, Parramatta
Phone:(02) 9689 6200 (switchboard)
Fax:(02) 9689 6464
DX:456 Sydney

Sydney (counter services only)
Office locationLevel 3, 55 Hunter Street, Sydney
Phone:(02) 9689 6200

Newcastle
Office locationLevel 2, 97 Scott Street, Newcastle
Phone:(02) 4925 5333
Fax:(02) 4925 5300
Post:PO Box 511, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
DX:7860 Newcastle

Wollongong
Office locationLevel 6, 90 Crown Street, Wollongong
Phone:(02) 4253 1000
Fax:(02) 4253 1066
Post:PO Box 666, Wollongong, NSW, 2520
DX:5245 Wollongong

Website:www.osr.nsw.gov.au
Email:first.home.benefits@osr.nsw.gov.au


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