The ID validation process must be undertaken as part of your online application via your MyVIT account. You will be asked a series of questions that will determine which option best suits your circumstances. 

Option 1: Use Service Victoria to instantly verify identity

This process requires applicants to use Service Victoria’s app for verification.

Applicants will need

• originals or copies of the three (3) proof of identity documents
• original passport AND drivers license or Medicare card
• a smart phone less than five years old.

Note: if this is your first time using Service Victoria, the process can take up to 25 minutes to complete, however identity is validated on the spot and the details can be saved for future requirements (such as Working with Children clearances, online drivers licenses, vehicle or boat registration and more).

Watch a short video about the online ID checking process.

Option 2: Complete a verification of identity (VOI) form

This process requires applicants to fill in the form and take original documents to an authorised third party for verification.

Applicants will need

• originals or copies of the three (3) proof of identity documents
• access to a printer. 

The VOI form must include the following

• reference numbers and expiry dates for all four documents 
• third party’s full name
• third party’s occupation
• proof of the third party’s occupation (and therefore authorisation to act as a third party), which may include
  • their workplace’s name and address
  • an official stamp from their workplace
  • the official registration number provided by their industry’s regulatory body, or
  • their VIT registration number, and
• third party’s signature (electronic signatures are not accepted).

The VIT is unable to accept VOI forms that do not contain complete verification from an authorised third party. Submission of incomplete documents may delay the assessment of an application.