Unique Student Identifier (USI) — Create or Retrieve

Issuing authority

USI Registry — Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Official source

How to apply

1. Go to usi.gov.au and select 'Create your USI' (or 'Find your USI' if you may already have one).
2. Have an accepted identity document ready — options include Australian driver licence, Medicare card, Australian passport, Certificate of Registration by Descent, Citizenship Certificate, or ImmiCard.
3. Optionally link your USI account to myGov for easier future access via my.gov.au.
4. Enter your personal details and identity document information into the USI portal; the system verifies your identity in real time.
5. Create a username and password (or use myGov/Digital ID login) and set up security questions for account recovery.
6. Your USI is generated immediately and displayed on screen — record it and/or save it to your myGov account.
7. To retrieve a forgotten USI, visit usi.gov.au/students/find-your-usi and use your registered email, mobile number, personal details plus security questions, or a recognised ID document.
8. Provide your USI to your training organisation (RTO, TAFE, or apprenticeship provider) before or at enrolment — they cannot issue a qualification without it.

Related topics

Related forms

• Training Contract — New Apprenticeship/Traineeship
• Training Contract Variation (Change of Employer / Hours / Qualification)
• Training Contract Suspension Application
• Training Contract Cancellation / Termination
• Training Contract Completion Form