NSW FHOG/CAG documentation requirements

• Original, fully completed FHOG Application Form.
• If applicable, original, fully completed CAG (Commonwealth Additional Grant) Application Form (refer below Purchasing off the plan).
• Original Loan Application Form.
• Certified copy of a Marriage Certificate OR Change of Name Document, if an applicant and / OR their spouse / de facto has changed their name.

Evidence of Australian citizenship OR permanent residency status:

For an Australian citizen applicant / spouse / defacto born in Australia:

• Certified copy of a Birth Certificate OR Extract of Birth.

For an Australian citizen applicant / spouse / de facto NOT born in Australia:

• Certified copy of a current Australian Passport; or
• Certified copy of an Australian Citizenship Certificate.

For a Non Australian citizen applicant / spouse / de facto:

• Certified copy of a current Overseas Passport inclusive of a Permanent Australian Residency Visa (the endorsement ‘permitted to remain in Australia indefinitely’).
• New Zealand citizen - certified copy of a current NZ Passport.

Purchasing an established home:

• Original / certified copy of the exchanged Contract of Sale, dated and signed by the vendor, and witnessed.

Building a new home:

• Original / certified copy of the fully signed, witnessed and dated comprehensive Building Contract;
• Original / certified copy of the exchanged Contract of Sale for the land purchase, dated and signed by the vendor, and witnessed;
• Letter from the builder advising the anticipated construction commencement and completion dates, if NOT stated in the Contract.

Purchasing off the plan:

• Original / certified copy of the exchanged Contract of Sale, dated and signed by the vendor, and witnessed.

Please note:
Certification must include, in a legible format, certifiers name and professional title / position.