<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Digital birth certificates are now available in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="_blank" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span>, but only for the state's hundreds of thousands of young people.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>From today, people aged 16 to 21 who hold a photo card or driver's licence can choose to set up a digital birth certificate for free on the Service NSW app.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The state government said the digital document was secure and designed to adhere to international security standards.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-richard-marles-doesnt-rule-out-fuel-rationing/c9de0481-bc04-47d2-a272-7606548029ef" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Government's grim admission about petrol as war drags on</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I'm proud that NSW is the first place in Australia where young people across the state can carry their birth certificate securely on their phone, instead of having to rummage through drawers or call mum and dad," Digital Government Minister Jihad Dib said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"For young people living away from home for work and study, this digital document provides instant convenience when they need their birth certificate to apply for certifications and licences – making it easier to apply for jobs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The digital birth certificate offers a secure and convenient way to access one of the most important identity documents, giving people greater control over personal information.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-digital-certificates-now-available-but-only-for-young-people/c9965c29-0cce-4647-be1f-44812e623f58" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's the same as having a birth certificate in your pocket, but much more secure."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/atlassian-accused-of-illegally-firing-employee-who-suggested-boss-was-rich-jerk-usa-court/72f6fed5-7eb0-4ad2-988f-865499c39de6" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Atlassian accused of illegally firing worker who called boss a 'rich jerk'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Digital birth certificates can be used to verify identities and apply for licences or certificates, such as the Responsible Service of Alcohol.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The state government said the new digital tool could be used for more services over time. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Service NSW and the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages are working with businesses and the community to make it easier to use the digital birth certificates. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It's not clear when the government will roll out this service to other demographics.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The service is free, compared to ordering a physical birth certificate, which costs $68 or $101 for priority services.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" 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