Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Contact us
- How to get more information from us
Explanations and formal reviews
Find out what you can do if you want more information or disagree with a decision we've made.
- Employment income reporting
- If you have other types of income
Employment income reporting if you’re self employed
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and suspensions for not meeting mutual obligation requirements.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Proof of rent or accommodation arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting or paying an eligible accommodation cost when you claim an eligible payment, we may ask for proof.
- Housing
- Most useful information
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Updating parental income details
You’ll need to update your income details if you or your child get a letter from us asking for these.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- myGov online help guides
myGov help - Link Child Support to myGov if you have a Child Support Reference Number
Instructions on how to link Child Support to your myGov account if you have a Child Support Reference Number (CSRN).
- JobSeeker Payment
- When to claim
Starting your claim for JobSeeker Payment
You can start your claim for JobSeeker Payment up to 13 weeks before your circumstances change.