Young residents of New South Wales aged 16 to 21 will soon be able to carry their birth certificate digitally through the Service NSW app, with the initial rollout scheduled for March 2026.
The digital certificate allows individuals to access this vital identity document on their phone, eliminating the need to search for paper copies. It also gives users greater control over which information they share and with whom.
The first stage of the rollout will be available to those born in NSW who hold a photo card or driver licence. Service NSW and the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages are working with a range of organisations to ensure the digital certificate can be widely used in the future, including for transactions with schools, clubs, sporting bodies and businesses.
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said the initiative will make confirming identity safer and faster while protecting personal data. He added that a digital certificate could be especially useful during natural disasters when paper documents are lost or destroyed, allowing people to access services and support without delay.
Greg Wells, Acting Secretary of the Department of Customer Service, noted that the digital birth certificate will reduce the need to carry paper copies and provide better protection for individuals’ identities.
Participation will be optional, allowing eligible individuals to choose whether to adopt the digital version. The move marks a step towards modernising identity verification in NSW, making it easier for young adults to manage essential documents securely and conveniently.
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