Acceptable forms of ID a photo identification card (for example, a Proof of Age card or Australia Post Keypass identity card) Australian driver licence or learner permit. foreign driver licence. passport (from any country)
The Medicare card is used as a recognised form of ID in opening bank accounts or obtaining a driver's license.
Name documents:
national identity card. travel document. birth or adoption certificate or certificate of registry of birth.
An example of appropriate ID if you don't have your licence is your birth certificate and Medicare card. To apply for the ACT Proof of Identity Card you must be at least 18 years old. Your photo card will be mailed to your address once transactions and approval are complete. It may take up to 3 weeks for delivery.
Acceptable forms of ID
Australian driver licence or learner permit. foreign driver licence. passport (from any country)
The process for getting a postal service ID card is fast and easy. You just need to go to your nearest post office with the correct documents, and you can apply for the card in person. Some post offices may require you to book an appointment in advance.
For mere identification purposes, the Australian Government considers expired passports valid for 2 (two) years after the expiry date. This only counts if the documents were never cancelled or damaged. So, Australian citizens can use an expired passport to apply for a police check, a new driver's licence, and more.
Australian passport which has not expired for more than two years. Original copy of a birth certificate (not an extract) – if an overseas birth certificate is not in English, it must be accompanied by an official English translation. Current Document of Identity issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
When your passport expires, it loses its validity as the information available to the government becomes outdated, thus making it unacceptable as a form of ID. That means you cannot use it to travel abroad or for legal transactions like taking out a loan or securing a mortgage on a house.
Kisan Passbook with photograph Kisan Passbook with address. Income Tax PAN card Income Tax Assessment Order Photo Credit Card Credit card statement (not older than last three months) Smart card issued by CSD, Defense/Paramilitary Telephone Bill of fixed line (not older than last three months).
No, a debit card is not a valid form of identification. It is simply a means of accessing your bank account to make purchases or withdraw cash. Acceptable forms of identification typically include government-issued IDs such as a driver's license, passport, or state ID card.
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID
You can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate, if: you don't have an accepted form of photo ID.
State ID cards provide an easy means of identification. They are easier to obtain than a driver's license (no driving required!) and a lot less expensive than a passport.
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Primary means of acceptable photo identification includes: Australian passport or foreign passport. Australian state and territory issued identity photo cards. Australian driving licence.
Australian state and territory issued identity photo cards (also known as Proof of Age Cards or by other names) are photo identification cards issued by the States and Territories of Australia. While the drivers license is similar to the photo identity card, the photo identity card is treated separately here.
Apply in person
pay the fee of $25 and have your photo taken.
A principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school. A medical practitioner. A Justice of the Peace (with a registration number in the State in which they are registered). A minister of religion (registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961).
Digital iD by Australia Post is a smart phone based app that allows users to create and validate their ID against the Australian Government Document Verification Service (DVS) and then use it as a primary ID system online and in person.
You can bring your driver's license, state issued ID or passport as proof of your identity.