<P> The full birth certificate in Australia is an officially recognized identity document generally in the highest category . The birth certificate assists in establishing citizenship . Shorter and / or commemorative birth certificates are available; however, they are not generally acceptable for identification purposes . </P> <P> Birth certificates in Australia can be verified online by approved agencies through the Attorney - General's Department Document Verification Service and can be used to validate identity digitally, e.g. online . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> Australian Identity Documents </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Federal Government </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Passport </Li> <Li> Citizenship certificate </Li> <Li> Certificate of Identity </Li> <Li> Document of Identity </Li> <Li> Convention Travel Document </Li> <Li> Medicare card </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> State and Territory Governments </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Birth certificate </Li> <Li> AusPost Keypass ID </Li> <Li> Seniors card </Li> <Li> Photo card </Li> <Li> Drivers licence </Li> <Li> Marriage certificate </Li> <Li> Change of name certificate </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> International </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Passport </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Indigenous (not recognized) </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Aboriginal passport </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Non physical / digital </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Digital identity in Australia </Li> <Li> Tax File Number </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> Australian Identity Documents </Th> </Tr>

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