Australian ID Card

The Australian id card:

provides proof of age for Queenslanders aged 15 years or older
is an ideal form of photo identification for people who are not old enough to get a driver license or don’t hold a driver license or passport. Australian ID Card

The Australian id card replaces the adult proof of age card. From April 2019, adult proof of age cards will no longer be issued.

If you hold an Australian id card photo identification card and are applying for a car (class C) learner license for the first time, you may be eligible to receive a reduced learner license fee. Australian ID Card

Adult proof of age cards issued prior to April 2019 are still valid and should be recognized until the card expiry date shown on the front of the card. Australian ID Card

Adult proof of age cards replaced the 18+ card. If you hold an 18+ card, it is still valid.

Find out how to apply for or replace a photo identification card:

Apply for an Australian id card—in person

You can apply in person for a photo identification card at a transport and motoring customer service centre, participating Queensland Government Agency Program Office (QGAP), or a police station that provides licensing services.

To apply for the card you must:

be at least 15 years of age
complete the photo identification card application (F4772)
provide evidence of identity
pay the fee.

You may need to have your photo taken when you apply for a photo identification card. You will not receive your card straight away, it will be sent you by mail by standard post. When you apply for your photo identification card you will be asked if you want your residential address to be shown on the back of your card. Australian ID Card

Photo identification card and adult proof of age card holders can add or remove an address on their card online or in person.

We will post your photo identification card by standard mail to your mailing address within 14 days. If you have signed up for e-reminders we will email you when your photo identification card is posted. Australian ID Card

Apply or replace a photo identification card—living in a remote area

You may be eligible to apply for a photo identification card by mail if you live in a remote area of Queensland and can’t get to a transport and motoring customer service centre, participating Queensland Government Agency Program Office (QGAP), or police station that provides licensing services. Australian ID Card

If your photo identification card has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed you may also apply for a replacement by mail.

How to apply

Step 1: Download the photo identification card kit

The photo identification card kit consists of:

instructions
photo identification card application / replacement application (F4772)
specimen signature form
your digital photo the right way.

Step 2: Complete the form

Complete all sections of the photo identification card application / replacement application (F4772)

You must sign this form in the presence of one of the approved witnesses:

medical practitioner
police officer
solicitor, barrister or judge
Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner for Declarations
notary public or a person authorised by law to witness and sign declarations
consular or ambassadorial officer.

Make sure you have your photos with you so that they can be signed by the witness at the same time (see step 4).

Step 3: Make sure to sign the form

You need to print this form on A4 white paper to make sure it is the correct size for digital imaging of your signature.

Make sure you use black pen only to complete all sections of the form and sign your name in both specimen signature boxes.

Step 4: Photos

You must provide 2 identical colour photos. You will need to get an approved witness (see step 2 for who is an approved witness) to sign and endorse the back of both photos. Australian ID Card

The words that must be used are:

“I certify this is a true photograph of [applicant’s name] in my presence”

The photos must:

be 35mm wide by 45mm long in size and must not be more than 6 months old
be passport quality (automatic machine photographs such as those taken from a photo booth, are not acceptable)
be printed on high-quality paper, at a resolution of 600dpi or higher
not be digitally altered or manipulated, for example, photo editing to remove spots.

Glasses or sunglasses must be removed for the photograph, even if they are normally worn.

Further information about the photo requirements is provided in the kit. Australian ID Card

Step 5: Evidence of identity

You will need to provide evidence of your identity.

If you have changed your name, or the details of your name are different on your identification documents, you will need to supply evidence of your name change. The photocopies of your evidence of identity documents must be signed and endorsed by an approved witness (see step 2 for who is an approved witness) with the following words:

“I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true copy of the original”

Step 6: Pay the fee

You will need to pay the fee for your photo identification card by cheque or money order. Do not send cash.

Alternatively, the fee may be paid directly into your account at a transport and motoring customer service centre, participating Queensland Government Agency Program Office (QGAP), or police station that provides licensing services.

If you choose to have someone pay the fee directly into your account at a transport and motoring customer service centre, the fee must be paid before you send the completed application to us.

Step 7: Submit your application

There is a checklist in the photo identification card kit. When you have prepared your application, go through the checklist and make sure you have included everything to prevent delays with processing your application. Australian ID Card

Once your application has been processed we will post your card to your mailing address within 14 days. If you have signed up for e-reminders we will email you when your photo identification card is posted. Australian ID Card