AUSTRALIAN ID CARD
Photo identification 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 licence or don’t hold a driver licence or passport.
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 licence for the first time, you may be eligible to receive a reduced learner licence fee.
Adult proof of age cards issued prior to April 2019 are still valid and should be recognised until the card expiry date shown on the front of the card.
Adult proof of age 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:
in person
if you live in a remote area.
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.
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.
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.
If your photo identification card has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed you may also apply for a replacement by mail.
