Securing your documents

You should take steps to protect documents like your passport, birth certificate, Medicare card and more.

Important documents may include:

  • birth or marriage certificates
  • passports
  • driver licences
  • wills and other legal documents
  • Medicare cards
  • insurance policies.

Find out more about securely storing important documents on the Moneysmart website.

Create a Digital ID

Digital ID is a secure and easy way to prove who you are when you access government services online. This means you won’t have to provide documents every time. Find out more about Digital ID.

Get a digital Medicare card

If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you can get a digital copy of your Medicare card. You can store and access it in your myGov app.

Find out how to get a digital card on the Services Australia website.

Get a digital licence

Some states and territories let you access digital licences in a mobile app. This includes digital drivers licences.

Find out more about how to:


Page last updated: 15 December 2025