What certificates does the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages issue?
The Queensland Registry issues birth, marriage, death and change of name certificates. Why has new security paper been introduced? Registry-issued certificates are official documents that are used for proof of identity for a variety of purposes such as opening bank accounts, obtaining credit cards, accessing welfare payments and applying for an Australian passport. The new security paper includes advanced security features to enhance the integrity of certificates. How has the paper changed? Queensland certificates were blue in colour. The new security paper features a rainbow-type colouring of blue, pink and green. The paper also features images of a kangaroo and the Southern Cross, the word AUSTRALIA, two watermarked maps of Australia, and a security thread that runs vertically along the right hand side of the document. Will all certificates be issued on the new security paper? No. Historical certificates (pre-1890 birth, death and marriage), commemorative certificates and extract cop
