Unclaimed money
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Proof of identity for unclaimed money

To make a claim, you must provide documents that prove your identity.

  • one document from each of the three categories for each owner and claimant (three documents in total for each person)
  • proof of your connection to the last known address at the time the money was sent to Revenue NSW
  • proof of a relevant link to the business that submitted the unclaimed money to us eg statement.

Provide copies of documents – do not send original documents.

Document categories

1. Claimant’s identity and date of birth

Provide a copy of one of the following

2. Operating in the community

Provide a copy of one of the following

  • Medicare card
  • Motor vehicle registration
  • Centrelink card
  • Department of Veterans Affairs card
  • Health care card

3. Current residential address

Provide a copy of one of the following issued within 12 months of the lodgement date of the claim

  • Current utility documents (eg electricity, phone or gas bills)
  • Current bank statements
  • Current rate notice
  • Current residential lease agreement

Claiming for a company

In addition, if you work for a company claiming the money we need to verify your role and responsibilities with:

  • a letter from a company officeholder stating your role and responsibilities and authorising you to claim the money
  • a company extract (purchased from ASIC) which provides information about the company including officeholders, addresses, members and share structure.

Additional documents

We will verify the documents submitted.

  • If we cannot verify the documents, we may ask for additional documents.
  • If the owner's name has changed from the name shown on our records, attach proof of change of name. For example, a copy of a marriage certificate or other document.
  • Depending on the circumstances of your claim, additional supporting evidence may be required.