Identification requirements
Evidence of identity requirements
You must provide documentary evidence of your identity when applying for the issue or replacement of a Queensland driver licence. The requirements also apply if you have changed your name and want your new name shown on your driver licence.
If you are unable to present your Queensland driver licence (current or expired less than 2 years), the evidence of identity requirements may be met if you can present your Queensland industry authority, marine licence indicator or adult proof of age card (conditions apply) or three (3) evidence of identity documents:
The category A document must show your full name and at least one of the evidence of identity documents must show your signature.
All documents must be current unless otherwise stated. All documents must be original documents. Photocopies and certified copies of original documents are not acceptable.
If your current Queensland residential address is not stated on any of these documents, you must also show one (1) evidence of your Queensland residential address document.
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Why do I need to provide evidence of identity?
The identification requirements for the issue of a Queensland licence meet the national standards, which ensure that the security of the driver licence system is maintained and the potential for fraud is minimised. Note: The department may keep a copy of your evidence of identity documents or information about them to verify these documents with the issuing agency or a document verification service.
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Category A documents
Category A documents establish evidence of the legal existence of your name and date of birth. The category A document must show your full name. Acceptable documents are listed below:
| Category A Documents | Status |
|---|
| Australian Birth Certificate – full (not an Extract or a Commemorative Certificate) |
Current |
| Bicentennial Birth Certificate (issued for birth in 1988) |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate |
| Australian Naturalisation Certificate |
| Australian Defence Force photo identity card (excluding civilians) |
| Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Certificate of Evidence of Resident Status |
| Queensland or Federal Police officer photo identity card |
| Queensland Accreditation (laminated) – for example, driver or rider trainer, pilot or escort vehicle driver, dangerous goods driver, tow truck driver and assistant certificate |
Current or expired less than two years |
| Queensland Driver Authorisation (laminated) – for example, bus, taxi or limousine driver |
| Australian or Foreign Passport |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Document of Identity |
| Australian photo driver licence |
| Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Travel document, for example resident visa |
Valid up to five years after issue |
| Queensland Card 18+ (laminated) |
Issued after 1 January 1992 |
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Category B documents
Category B documents establish evidence of the use of your name in the community. Acceptable documents are listed below:
| Category B Documents | Status |
|---|
| Australian Firearm Licence (with photo) |
Current |
| Australian Security Guard/Crowd Controller Licence (with photo) |
| Department of Veterans’ Affairs/Centrelink Pensioner Concession card (including Healthcare cards) |
| Educational institution student identity document (must include photo and/or signature) |
| Financial institution debit/credit card (must include signature and embossed name) |
| Medicare card |
Note: Category B documents that show your initial/s and surname are acceptable providing the initial/s and full surname match the full name shown on your Category A document.
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Evidence of Queensland residential address
If your current Queensland residential address is not shown on one of the category A or B documents, you must show an 'evidence of Queensland residential address' document. Acceptable documents are listed below:
| Queensland residential address documents | Status |
|---|
| Contract of property purchase, lease/rental document, mortgage/land ownership certificate |
Current |
| Electricity, Gas or Telephone account |
| Queensland local government rates notes |
| Queensland Land Tax Valuation notice |
| Queensland vehicle registration certificate |
| Queensland Driver Licence or Vehicle registration renewal notice |
| Bank Statement (must be accompanied by corresponding debit/credit card) |
Issued with the last six months |
| Australian Taxation Office Assessment† |
Current or previous financial year |
| Australian Taxation Office tax file number confirmation† |
Valid for two years from date of issue |
†The Australian Taxation Office† recommends that you block out your tax file number prior to presenting this document.
If you are genuinely unable to show one of the above documents, you may:
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Change of name requirements
If you have changed your name or the details of your name are different on the evidence of identity documents to be shown, you must show an official 'evidence of change of name document' from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Only original documents can be accepted.
Acceptable documents as listed below:
| Change of Name documents | Status |
|---|
| Australian Marriage Certificate issued by relevant Registrar or Births, Deaths and Marriages (Ceremonial marriage certificates are not acceptable)# |
Current |
| Australian Change of Name Certificate issued by relevant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages |
| Australian Birth Certificate (amended with/without notations) |
| Divorce papers Decree Nisi or Absolute (must show the name being reverted to) |
| Deed Poll |
Issued prior to 1 February 2004 |
#An official overseas marriage certificate is acceptable if presented with either:
- a category A document in your married name
- two category B documents in your married name.
The overseas marriage certificate must show an official crest and be appropriately registered.
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