Queensland First Home Owner Grant

Complete Document Checklist for 2025

Welcome to Your FHOG Success Kit! 🎉

You’re about to claim up to $30,000 for your first Queensland home – but only if you get the paperwork right. That’s where this checklist comes in.

We’ve helped hundreds of Gladstone first home buyers navigate this exact process, and we know the #1 reason applications get delayed or rejected: missing or incorrect documents.

This interactive checklist ensures you get it right the first time, so you can focus on the exciting part – moving into your new home!

📋 How This Checklist Works

Print this page and tick off each item as you collect it. The interactive version tracks your progress and shows you exactly what’s still needed. Missing even one document can delay your $30,000 grant payment by weeks, so take your time and get it right.

Why this matters: QRO processes thousands of applications, but only the complete ones get fast-tracked. Your future self will thank you for being thorough now!

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Section 1: Identity Documents (100 Point Check)

You need documents totaling 100 points. Mix and match from the options below:

Driver’s Licence (40 points)

Current Queensland or Australian driver’s licence. Must show your photo and current address.

Australian Passport (70 points)

Current Australian passport. International passports don’t count for Australian citizenship proof.

Birth Certificate (70 points)

Full birth certificate (not extract) issued by Australian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.

Citizenship Certificate (70 points)

Australian citizenship certificate if you’re a naturalised citizen.

Medicare Card (25 points)

Current Medicare card showing your name. Good for topping up points.

Recent Utility Bill (25 points)

Gas, electricity, or phone bill less than 3 months old showing your current address.

Section 2: Residency & Citizenship Proof

Proof of Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Birth certificate, citizenship certificate, or current Australian passport. For permanent residents: passport with permanent resident visa.

Visa Details (if applicable)

If you’re a permanent resident, include current visa grant notice or ImmiCard.

Section 3: Property Documents

Contract of Sale

Fully executed contract signed by all parties. Must show purchase price under $750,000.

Building Contract (for new builds)

Complete building contract if constructing. Include all variations and final price.

Final Inspection Certificate

For builds: final inspection certificate from council or certifier. Essential for completed construction.

Property Valuation (if close to $750k limit)

Independent valuation if your purchase price is near the $750,000 cap.

Title Search or Property Details

Current title search showing the property has never been previously owned.

Section 4: Relationship Documents (if buying with partner)

Marriage Certificate

Official marriage certificate if you’re married to your co-buyer.

De Facto Relationship Declaration

Statutory declaration confirming de facto relationship if not married. Available from QRO website.

Partner’s Identity Documents

Your partner needs the same 100-point ID check. Include all their documents too.

Section 5: Additional Required Forms

FHOG Application Form

Completed online application form from QRO website. Print confirmation page.

Statutory Declaration

Signed declaration that you meet all eligibility criteria and will occupy the property.

Settlement Statement

Settlement sheet from your solicitor or conveyancer showing final purchase details.

💡 Pro Tips for Document Success

Certified Copies: Get documents certified by a Justice of the Peace, lawyer, or police officer. Keep originals safe.

Name Consistency: Ensure your name appears exactly the same on ALL documents. Middle names matter!

Current Documents: Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 3 months old.

Quality Matters: Clear, legible copies only. Blurry photos from phones often get rejected.

Translation Required: Any documents not in English need official translation.

⚠️ Common Rejection Reasons

Avoid These Mistakes: Expired ID documents • Wrong property type (established instead of new) • Missing partner documents • Unclear or incomplete contracts • Name mismatches • Documents older than 3 months • Unsigned statutory declarations

Final Checklist Before Submission

Before you submit, verify:

☐ All documents are certified copies
☐ Names match exactly across all documents
☐ Property value is under $750,000
☐ You’re applying within 1 year of settlement/completion
☐ Property is genuinely “new” (never previously owned)
☐ All forms are signed and dated
☐ Contact details are current

First Home Owner Grant Checklist