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The DigitalIDsystem.gov.au website is currently undergoing changes. On 1 December the Digital ID Act commences, read our article on what's changing.

Resources and guidance

This page contains access to all the materials an entity needs to participate in the Australian Governments Digital ID System (AGDIS).

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 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 apart of the Australian Government Digital ID System.

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

Compliance referral and reporting strategy, AGDIS operational handbook and the data sharing framework.

Links to relevant legislative instruments on the Federal Register of Legislative and consultation papers.