Verification of Identity (VOI)

Amasha
May 11, 2024
Last updated October 11, 2025
3 min read
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Verification of Identity (VOI)

A VOI check confirms the identity of a person. You must verify your identity in order to complete the conveyancing process.

You can complete the check using proof of identity documents such as an Australian or foreign passport, drivers licence or photo card, birth or citizenship certificate, Medicare, Centrelink or Department of Veterans’ Affairs card.

After your fincne has been unconditionally approved, you will receive a text message from a number named 'ID Secure' with a link to your VOI check.

  • You must take an action to the SMS request within 96 hours as links will expire if you don’t complete the VOI within that given period.

Alternatively, you can complete a VOI check offline at an Australian Post Office, through a face-to-face interview. If you chose to complete the check offline, please contact us for more details as this procedure is more complicated.

A VOI check is valid for 2 years, even for a subsequent property that you may purchase.

Client Authorisation

The Client authorisation is a mandatory form that enables you to authorise us (your lawyer/conveyancer) to act on your behalf as an agent and sign documents specific to your property transaction.

Client authorisation allows us to:

  • sign documents on your behalf as required for the Conveyancing Transaction(s); and
  • submit or authorise submission of documents for lodgement with the Land Titles office; and
  • authorise any financial settlement involved in the Conveyancing Transaction(s)
  • This includes documents relating to :
    • Transfer of land
    • Mortgages
    • Caveats
    • Priority notices

By signing the form, you acknowledge that you are bound by any documents required in connection with a Conveyancing Transaction that the Representative signs on your behalf in accordance with this Client Authorisation.

This Client Authorisation may be revoked by either you or the Representative giving notice in writing to the other.

Client authorisation can be given for a single transaction or as standing authority till it is revoked.

Keith James

Keith James

Keith is a graduate of Monash Law School. He moved to Melbourne, Australia in 2014 and has a passion for working with migrants, who aspire to call Australia their dream home. Being a migrant himself, he has a tremendous capacity to empathise with the problems his clients face and focuses on providing them with outcomes that leads to Permanent Residency in the shortest possible time.

Keith practices in all aspects of Migration law, with a particular focus on Skilled Migration and Family visas. He stays abreast on the latest updates in state nomination criteria and has a wide range of options available to assist his clients navigate their migration aspirations.

  • LLB (Monash University, Australia)
  • Member (Law Institute of Victoria)
  • Member (Migration Institute of Australia)

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kavindu amugoda

I’m really grateful to Keith and the whole MJ Legal team for all the help and support throughout the process. Keith was always very helpful, professional and easy to talk to. Whenever I had questions or was stressed about something, he explained everything clearly and always made me feel supported. The whole team was really good with communication and handled everything very professionally. I’m really happy with the outcome and I truly appreciate all the work they did for me. I would definitely recommend MJ Legal to anyone who needs immigration help. Thank you so much Keith and the team for everything. I really appreciate it.

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Neth Udakara

I’m so happy to have received my visa! A big thank you to MJ Legal for their support throughout the process. Special thanks to Amasha for being so helpful, and supportive every step of the way. She and team made the whole process much easier and stress-free. Really appreciate all your help and highly recommend MJ Legal!

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Janith Dissanayake

As an applicant, one of the most important things you need from your lawyer or migration agent is communication. You want to know what’s happening, what comes next, and that someone is actually there when you need them. Tamasha, Amasha, Keith, and the whole team at MJ were exceptional at this. From the very beginning to the end of the process, we never felt left in the dark. We always knew where things stood, what was needed from us, and what the next step was. They were honest, transparent, easy to reach, and always willing to explain things properly whenever we had a question. Our case wasn’t particularly complicated, but the way they handled everything still gave us a lot of confidence and peace of mind. We never felt like just another file, and you could tell the team genuinely cared about getting things right. If our case had been more complex, or if I ever had to go through this process again, there genuinely isn’t another firm I would want handling it. We’re incredibly grateful to the whole team at MJ, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone going through the migration process.

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Kasun Tharaka

Kasun Tharaka

MJ Legal has been behind me throughout my entire journey since 2019, when I first arrived in Australia as an international student. Their professional guidance and support have helped me move forward through every chapter of my Australian journey — especially during the challenging COVID-19 period, my Temporary Graduate Visa (485), my partner’s dependent visa, Employer Sponsored Visa, and finally, my Permanent Residency. A special thank you to Keith and the entire team for their continuous support, professionalism, and guidance throughout the years. I truly appreciate everything you have done for me and my family. I highly recommend Keith and the MJ Legal team to anyone looking for reliable and professional migration assistance. Keep it up, team! 👏🇦🇺

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Excellent service from MJ Legal. They handled my visa application professionally and efficiently. Highly recommend their expertise in immigration matters.

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