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Find your USI

If you have undertaken any registered training since 2015, you may already have a USI. 

There are 4 ways to find your USI

Note: All details entered must be the same details as recorded on the USI account.

Go to the USI Registry System

Agree to the Terms and Conditions and press ‘Next

Click on ‘Forgotten USI

Select one of 4 options below to retrieve your USI:

There are 4 ways to find your USI

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1. Email address

Enter the email address saved on your USI account and click ‘Submit’.

An email will be sent to you containing your USI details. 

Be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder if it doesn’t arrive in your inbox.

 

1. Email address

Enter the email address saved on your USI account and click ‘Submit’.

An email will be sent to you containing your USI details. 

Be sure to check your spam/junk mail folder if it doesn’t arrive in your inbox.

 

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2. Mobile number

Enter the mobile number saved on your USI account and your date of birth and click ‘Submit’.

You will receive an SMS containing your USI details. If you do not receive an SMS, please contact us.

2. Mobile number

Enter the mobile number saved on your USI account and your date of birth and click ‘Submit’.

You will receive an SMS containing your USI details. If you do not receive an SMS, please contact us.

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3. Personal details and security/check questions

The USI Registry System asks you to fill out your Family Name, Date of Birth and Gender and at least one of the following: First/Given Name, Middle Name, or Town/City of Birth.

Click ‘Submit’. You will then have to answer your two security/check questions. The answers must have identical spelling to what you first used when setting your check questions.

Once answered correctly, your USI will appear on the screen.

3. Personal details and security/check questions

The USI Registry System asks you to fill out your Family Name, Date of Birth and Gender and at least one of the following: First/Given Name, Middle Name, or Town/City of Birth.

Click ‘Submit’. You will then have to answer your two security/check questions. The answers must have identical spelling to what you first used when setting your check questions.

Once answered correctly, your USI will appear on the screen.

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4. Personal details and an ID document

You must enter your First/Given and Family/Last Names, Date of Birth, Gender, Town/City of Birth, and either your Email Address, Mobile Number or Postal Address (Postal address appears after Country of Residence has been entered).

Click ‘Submit’. Select your ‘Document Type’. Click ‘Next’. Fill in your document details and click ‘Next’.

Your USI will appear on the screen.

4. Personal details and an ID document

You must enter your First/Given and Family/Last Names, Date of Birth, Gender, Town/City of Birth, and either your Email Address, Mobile Number or Postal Address (Postal address appears after Country of Residence has been entered).

Click ‘Submit’. Select your ‘Document Type’. Click ‘Next’. Fill in your document details and click ‘Next’.

Your USI will appear on the screen.

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Contact us

If you are unable to find your USI, call the USI team for assistance on 1300 857 536 between 8:30am and 6:30pm (AEST), Monday to Friday (excluding national and South Australian public holidays).

Contact us

If you are unable to find your USI, call the USI team for assistance on 1300 857 536 between 8:30am and 6:30pm (AEST), Monday to Friday (excluding national and South Australian public holidays).

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If you need help, please call us on 1300 857 536 or from outside on Australia +61 2 6240 8740. Our contact centre is open between 8:30am-6.30pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time), Monday to Friday (excluding national and South Australian public holidays).

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Last Modified on Monday 8th April 2024 [141]