People can now create a digital signature in a new process using myGov without a witness being required.
The new process uses the Australian Government’s digital ID to verify the identification of a person.
Australians can now complete a Commonwealth statutory declaration through three methods:
· myGov platform and myGov Digital ID
· digitially using electronic signatures and video-link witnessing
· traditional, paper-based method
myGov steps people through the process of using your Digital ID to verify who a person is and electronically sign their digital statutory declaration. This declaration can be downloaded onto a phone or computer.
Digital declarations include a QR code, which can be scanned to check the authenticity of a document.
The Statutory Declaration Amendment Act 2023 prevents online platforms from retaining copies of statutory declarations, due to the sensitive personal information they hold.
For more information or assistance please contact Infinite Accounting Solutions on 02 9899 4730 or via the contact page at www.ias-ca.com.au.
