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This page gives information about the supporting documentation that you need to provide with your application for seniors downsizing stamp duty relief.
What you need to provide
The documentation you need to provide for proof of identity and citizenship depends on whether you lodge your application through a representative (for example your conveyancer or solicitor) or directly through RevenueSA.
In most cases, you do not need to provide original versions of your documents, only legible uncertified copies.
Important: You must include your spouse 
or domestic partner's details on your application as their circumstances may affect your eligibility. This applies even if they are not an applicant and will not own (hold a relevant interest in) the home.
All applicants are required to prove their identity and citizenship or permanent residency.
Your representative (for example your conveyancer or solicitor) may have already collected or provided the necessary supporting documentation you need to provide for proof of identity and citizenship as part of your application process.
Important:
- At least one applicant must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
- All applicants must be living in Australia.
- Australian citizen certificates or permanent residency visas must have been issued on or before the lodgement date of the application for stamp duty relief.
If you are unable to provide any of the required documents, please contact RevenueSA to discuss your circumstances.
Different name on documentation
If the name on any of the documents provided is different to your name as an applicant, you will need to provide evidence of the change of name, for example your marriage certificate or change of name certificate.
Proof of identity
Each applicant and their spouse or domestic partner must provide at least one of the following documents (which must show evidence of age):
- Australian birth certificate
- Australian passport
- Australian citizenship certificate or certificate of citizenship by descent
- Australian ImmiCard
- Australian driver’s licence (front and back)
- Australian change of name certificate
- Australian marriage certificate
Proof of citizenship or permanent residency
A primary identity document and evidence of citizenship or permanent residency is required for each applicant and their spouse or domestic partner.
If an Australian citizen (provide one document):
- Australian birth certificate
- Australian passport
- Australian citizenship certificate or certificate of citizenship by descent
- Australian ImmiCard
If a New Zealand citizen:
- current passport
If a citizen of another country, please provide both of the following:
- current passport
- evidence of permanent residency or permanent residence visa
You may need to provide information regarding your current marital status.
If any of the following apply to you, you will need to provide additional supporting documentation.
Married
A copy of your marriage certificate.
Separated
A Statutory Declaration that includes the following:
- the name of your former spouse/domestic partner
- former spouse/domestic partner’s date of birth
- the date you were married or commenced cohabiting in a domestic partnership
- the date you separated
- your former spouse/domestic partner’s current address (if known), and
- a statement to the effect that you do not live together and have no intention of resuming cohabitation.
Divorced
A copy of your divorce order.
Widowed
A copy of the death certificate of your spouse or domestic partner.
You must establish that the existing property was your last principal place of residence you owned in South Australia immediately before the eligible transaction. Evidence in the name of the applicant or applicants may include:
- Driver's licence
- Utility bills showing usage for the relevant period, such as an electricity or gas bill
- South Australian Notive of Emergency Services Levy Assessment, showing the principal place of residence concession
- South Australian Land Tax Assessment, showing your principal place of residence exemption
- Electoral roll record
- Home and contents insurance policy
- Removalist invoices
Other evidence may be considered or requested, on a case-by-case basis, when assessing whether the existing property is or was your principal place of residence in the relevant timeframe.
RevenueSA will not accept the following documents as they do not prove you reside or resided on the property:
- Council land rates
- Water rates
- Home insurance on its own; insurance documents provided must include both home and contents insurance.
The transaction evidence you need to provide depends on what type of property you are building or purchasing and whether you are applying through a representative (for example your conveyancer or solicitor) or directly through RevenueSA.
Contract type
Documentation required
Contract to purchase
a new home
or
off-the-plan apartment
For contracts to purchase a new home or an off-the-plan home, you must provide all of the following:
- a copy of the Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor and purchaser
- a copy of the Transfer Form T1, (in the registration forms section on the Land Services SA website) signed and dated by all parties
You also need to provide one of the following documents:
- a written statement from the vendor confirming the home has not previously been sold or occupied as a place of residence (if you are purchasing a new home)
- a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy (if purchasing an off-the-plan apartment)
Contract to build
or
Comprehensive building contracts
You must provide all of the following:
- copy of the Contract to build dated and signed by all parties
- a copy of the Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor and purchaser
- a copy of the Transfer Form T1, (in the registration forms section on the Land Services SA website) signed and dated by all parties
Vacant land
You must provide all of the following:
- a copy of the Contract for Sale, dated and signed by the vendor and purchaser
- a copy of the Transfer Form T1, (in the registration forms section on the Land Services SA website) signed and dated by all parties
Contact us
When contacting us please provide your property information (such as address, ownership number, site details, etc) and conveyancer information, where applicable.
| stamps@sa.gov.au | |
| phone | (08) 8372 7534 |
| fax | (08) 8226 3737 |
| post |
RevenueSA Kaurna Country GPO Box 1353 ADELAIDE SA 5001 |
| DX | DX 179 |
You can reach us during business hours, excluding public holidays:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (ACST or ACDT)
- Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:00pm (ACST or ACDT)
South Australia observes daylight saving.
- ACST: Australian Central Standard Time is from early April to early October.
- ACDT: Australian Central Daylight Time is from early October to early April.
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