Confirmation of Aboriginality Forms (COA)
The Board will process the COA application at a Board meeting and will only approve confirmation for applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, either born in the Northern Territory, or descendants, or related to Northern Territory Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. IT IS NOT AN AUTOMATIC CONFIRMATION.
You are responsible for providing the necessary documentation to meet the Confirmation of Aboriginality criteria, for example your birth certificate, adoption documents if appropriate and any other documentation to verify your Aboriginality. If there is insufficient documentation, your application will not be considered by the Board and will be returned to you for completion.
The Board will not accept photo applications, scan ALL relevant documents and email to the organisation for processing.
Procedure:
- Fully complete Confirmation of Aborlginality application form in block print
- provide all required documentation
- provide a colour photo (Passports, Licence, School Photo, General Photo)
- pay the required administration fee (non-refundable):
Cost:
- Individual 18+ $10.00
- Child from 5 – 17 $5.00
- Reissue $5.00
- Child 0 to 4 Free
Payment may be made over the counter or into the following bank account:
Commonwealth Bank
Northern Territory Stolen Generations Aboriginal Corporation Foundation
BSB Number = 065901
Account Number = 10932389
Please read the procedure and email tyron@ntsgac.org with the completed COA Application Form below.
Please note that there’s a minimum of 2 months waiting period for COA Applications.
The Board will not accept photo applications, scan ALL relevant documents and email to the organisation for processing.