Age Pension claim forms and information

Don't forget you can avoid the queues and claim Age Pension online.

Registering an intent to claim

You can register an intent to claim which means you are paid from the earliest possible date. Once you have registered your intent to claim, a Centrelink Customer Service Adviser will contact you within 2 days to assist you with your claim and send you a claim form.

You can also register an intent to claim by phoning us on 13 2300 or by visiting any Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Information to make a claim

Depending on your situation, we may need more information to assess your claim. This includes providing us with:

• proof of identity
• proof of your age and residence
• your income and assets
• your partner's income and assets.

Did you know?

• A family member or friend can phone us on your behalf to register an intent to claim.
• If you download and complete a claim for Age Pension, your claim may only be paid from the date you lodge your form, or when you register your intent to claim.

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Forms to complete

Step 1

You will need to read the information you need to know about your claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus Scheme form. It contains information you need to know before lodging your Age Pension claim.

• Information you need to know about your claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus Scheme form

Step 2

You need to print and complete a claim form that best suits your own circumstances.

If you	Complete this form
Want to make a new claim for Age Pension	Claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus Income and assets
Have received Age Pension payments within the last 13 weeks and want to re-claim	Payment re-claim
Are currently working past the Age Pension age and want to claim Pension Bonus	Registration for Pension Bonus Scheme

Step 3

Print and complete your claim forms. Once completed, mail your forms to us or return the forms to your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

Did you know?

• You can still register your intent to claim before lodging your claim forms with us.

Other forms

As part of your Age Pension claim, you may need to print and complete additional forms. This is explained in more detail in the information you need to know about your claim for Age Pension and Pension Bonus Scheme form.

If you	Complete this form
Are self-employed	Business details
Earn an income or have assets	Income and assets
Are a resident in Australia or another country	Residence in Australia and other countries
Have involvement in a private company	Private company details
Have involvement in a private trust	Private trust details
Own your home, property or any other real estate	Real estate details
Currently pay rent where you are living	Rent certificate
Are permanently blind	Request for ophthalmologist/optometrist report
Have separated from your partner since you last claimed a payment or service	Separation details

Did you know?

You can authorise a family member or friend to act on your behalf when dealing with us.

• Someone to deal with Centrelink for you

More information

To find out more you can:

• refer to the Age Pension section
• refer to Factors affecting payment rates and eligibility
• phone us on 13 2300
• find your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre

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