Form 80 Signature and Declaration (Part S): What You Need to Know

What Part S requires

Part S is the final section of Form 80. It contains the Applicant's Declaration — a formal statement that you are making in relation to your visa application. To complete Part S you must:

• Sign the form. The signature must be your own — the person the form is about. See below for what types of signature the Department accepts.
• Date the declaration. The date must be the date on which you are actually signing the form. Do not backdate the signature or use a future date.
• Sign after completing all other sections. Your signature applies to the entire form as it stands at the time of signing. If you continue editing Part G through Part R after signing Part S, you should re-sign and re-date, because the declaration you signed no longer covers the updated content.

There is a separate section in Form 80 for migration agent details — if an agent assisted you, they fill in their registration number and contact details, but this is distinct from the Applicant's Declaration in Part S.

Can a migration agent sign on your behalf?

No. A migration agent cannot sign the Applicant's Declaration in Part S on your behalf, regardless of whether they completed the rest of the form for you.

The Applicant's Declaration is a personal legal statement. When you sign it, you are declaring — in your own name — that the information in the form is true, correct, and complete to the best of your knowledge. Only you can make that declaration. A signature by anyone other than the applicant is invalid.

What a migration agent can do:

• Assist you to gather information and complete the form accurately
• Review the completed form for errors or omissions before you sign
• Fill in the Migration Agent Declaration section of the form with their own details (name, MARN number, contact information, and the date they assisted you)

What the declaration means legally

When you sign Part S, you are declaring under the Migration Act 1958 that all information provided in Form 80 is true, correct, and complete in every detail. This is a serious legal commitment with real consequences:

• False or misleading information provided in a visa application — including Form 80 — is a criminal offence under section 490 of the Migration Act 1958, carrying penalties including imprisonment.
• Visa refusal. If the Department finds that you provided false information in Form 80, your visa application can be refused. This applies whether the false information was deliberate or due to carelessness.
• Visa cancellation. If a visa has already been granted and the Department later discovers false information in Form 80, the visa can be cancelled under section 109 of the Migration Act.
• Character finding under section 501. A finding that you provided false information in an immigration document can result in a character assessment under section 501, which can affect your ability to be granted or hold a visa — including permanent residency — for years into the future.
• Permanent record. Any integrity concern raised in relation to a visa application is recorded in the Department's systems and can affect future applications.

The legal consequences apply even if the incorrect information was provided innocently. If you are unsure whether something you have written is accurate, clarify it in Part T before signing — do not guess and sign.

Digital versus wet signature: what the Department accepts

Form 80 is a PDF document submitted through ImmiAccount. The Department of Home Affairs accepts digitally signed versions of Form 80 — you are not required to print the form, sign it by hand, and scan it back in. Accepted signature methods include:

• Typed name in the signature field. Typing your full name in the signature area of the PDF is accepted by the Department in most cases. It is the simplest approach when using a computer to complete the form.
• Digital signature inserted into the PDF. Using a digital signature tool (such as Adobe Acrobat's signing feature, Preview on macOS, or a third-party e-signature service) to insert your signature into the PDF is accepted.
• Wet signature scanned and embedded. If you prefer to sign by hand, you can print the final page, sign it, scan it, and insert the scanned signature into the PDF before uploading.

What is not accepted:

• A blank signature field — the form must have something in the signature area before it is uploaded
• Another person's signature in the applicant's declaration field
• A signature dated before the date the form was completed

What to do if you submitted Form 80 unsigned

If you have already uploaded Form 80 to ImmiAccount and then realised the signature field was left blank, act promptly:

1. Sign the form. Return to the PDF, add your signature and today's date to Part S, and save the signed version.
2. Upload the signed version to ImmiAccount. Upload the corrected, signed PDF to your application. Include a brief note in the document comments (or in a cover letter attached to the same upload) explaining that you are replacing the earlier unsigned version with a signed copy.
3. Do not wait for a case officer to contact you. An unsigned Form 80 is technically invalid. The Department may process the application on file without waiting for you to correct it, or may reject the document and request a valid one. Uploading a corrected version proactively is better than waiting.

If your application is actively being assessed — for example, if you have already received a s56 document request — include a brief explanatory note alongside the corrected form. Consult a registered migration agent if you are unsure how to handle the situation without drawing unnecessary attention to the error.

Before you sign — related guides

• Form 80 check before you submit: final review checklist
• Common Form 80 mistakes to avoid
• How to fill in Form 80: step-by-step guide

Frequently asked questions

Who is required to sign Form 80 Part S?

The applicant — the person the form is about — must sign Part S. No other person can sign the Applicant's Declaration on the applicant's behalf. If a migration agent assisted with completing the form, the agent fills in their own separate details (name, MARN, date of assistance) but does not sign Part S. The applicant's signature and date are both mandatory.

Can I sign Form 80 with an electronic or digital signature?

Yes. The Department of Home Affairs accepts electronically signed PDFs for Form 80. You can type your name in the signature field, insert a digital signature using a PDF tool, or scan a hand-written signature and embed it in the PDF before uploading to ImmiAccount. The key requirement is that the signature field is not left blank and that the declared date reflects when you actually signed.

What happens if I provided false information in Form 80?

Providing false or misleading information in a visa application — including Form 80 — is a criminal offence under the Migration Act 1958 and can result in visa refusal, visa cancellation, and a character finding under section 501 that can affect future applications. If you realise any information you provided is incorrect, upload a corrected version to ImmiAccount immediately and seek advice from a registered migration agent about the best approach.

My migration agent completed Form 80 — do they need to sign Part S too?

No. Only the applicant signs Part S. The migration agent fills in the Migration Agent Declaration section separately — this includes their name, MARN number, contact details, and the date they assisted. These are two distinct sections. Under no circumstances should the agent sign in the applicant's declaration field. If an agent has signed Part S on your behalf, the form should be resubmitted with your own signature.

I submitted Form 80 without a signature — what should I do?

Sign the PDF immediately and upload the signed version to ImmiAccount with a brief note explaining that it replaces the earlier unsigned submission. Do not wait for the Department to contact you about the missing signature — act proactively. If your application is at an advanced stage or you have already received a case officer request, consult a registered migration agent before resubmitting to ensure you handle it correctly.