List one List two An Australian full birth certificate showing parental details, or a A current Medicare card, Pensioner Concession Card, Department current photo birth card issued by the NSW Registry of Births, of Veterans’ Affairs entitlement card or any other current entitlement Deaths and Marriages. Note: Commemorative certificates are card issued by the Commonwealth Government. not acceptable (except for 1987 and 1988 NSW Historic Birth A current plastic credit card or account card issued by a bank, Certificates). building society, credit union, American Express or Diners Club An overseas birth certificate showing parental details, provided a International, showing your name and signature. passport or an officialAustralian travel document is also shown. A passbook or account statement up to one year old, issued by a bank, building society, credit union, American Express or Diners Club A current Australian passport or one that expired within the last two International. An account statement must show your name, years. Validation with Australian Passport Officemay be required for residential or mailing address and account number, as well as the passports issued within the last 2 years. financial institution’s letterhead or stamp. How to prove The following travel documents issued by the Department of Foreign A telephone (landline only), gas or electricity bill up to one year old. How to prove Affairs and Trade: Secure methods of A water rates, council rates or land valuation notice up to one year • a current Certificate of Identity old. who you are • a current Document of Identity A current student identity card, displaying the student’s photograph, • a current Titre de Voyage (must be accompanied by a visa) who you are proving your identity issued by an Australian secondary school, TAFE or university. Where A current overseas passport. a student identity card has an issue date, but no expiry date, it may be accepted up to two years from the date of issue. An Australian naturalisation or citizenship document issued by the to the RTA Evidence of enrolment at an Australian secondary school, TAFE to the RTA Department of Immigration and Citizenship. or university up to one year old showing the student’s name and The following documents issued by the Department of Immigration address and on the institution’s letterhead. and Citizenship: A current Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) permit issued by RMS with • a Visa Evidence Card (must be accompanied by a current visa) or without a photo. • a Document for Travel to Australia (up to 5 years from the date of A current RMS-issued NSW photo Firearm, Security Industry or issue on the accompanying visa) Commercial Agents & Private Inquiry Agents operator licence. • a Certificate of Evidence of Residence Status A current photo identity card for the Australian Defence Force, excluding An RMS-issued NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card that has civilian staff or family. been expired more than 2 years but less than 5 years. The licence must display a card number and not have been revoked or be reported as lost, stolen or destroyed. You can do this online at www.myRTA.com, by phoning A current photo driver licence from another Australian State or 13 22 13 or at any of our registry. Territory or one that expired within the last two years. If your interstate licence shows your middle name(s) as initial(s), you will require another supporting List 1 or List 2 document showing your full name. Deed Poll - Change of Name A current photo identity card for the NSW Police Force, excluding civilian staff or family. Since 1 April 1996, Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages A current consular photo identity card issued by the Department of (BDM) has assumed responsibility for registering all name Foreign Affairs and Trade changes in NSW. To provide evidence of a name change made after 1 April 1996, a Change of Name Certificate from (cont’d) BDM is required. The NSW Land Titles Office no longer If you do not have one of the documents listed above, you can registers Deed Polls or Instruments Evidencing Change of contact BDM on 1300 655 236 or by visiting their website at Name. www.bdm.nsw.gov.au. When applying for a replacement licence, NSW Marriage Roads and Maritime Services Certificates issued by churches or celebrants will also be The information in this brochure is intended as a guide only and is accepted when the married name is already on RMS records. subject to change at any time without notice. It does not replace the relevant legislation. Your identity and change of name documents should show a clear link between your names. For further enquiries: www.rms.nsw.gov.au | 13 22 13 Moving house? January 2013 Dec 08 You need to advise RMS of your new address within 14 days. Pub No. 09.011 Cat.RT No.A/Pub 48027157. 08.xxx Why do I need to prove who I am? 13 22 13 to find out about the relevant proof of identity will only be eligible to apply for a NSW licence once you requirements. have been in Australia for a continuous period of at least Protecting your identity is important for you and for Roads and six months. For more information visit our website at Maritime Services (RMS). Because a driver licence is used by What do I need to prove who I am? www.rms.nsw.gov.au. so many individuals as a reliable form of identification, RMS To prove who you are to RMS, you will need to provide: has to ensure the integrity of licences is protected. NSW residential address • A NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card that is current Identity fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in Australia or that expired within the last two years (provided it is not If none of your proof of identity documents show your current and costs the Australian community billions of dollars every recorded as lost, stolen or destroyed), or NSW address, you will need to provide one of the following year. Someone could steal your identity and use it for documents showing your current NSW address: fraudulent purposes such as: • Two documents - one from List one and one from List two, and • A current certificate of registration issued by RMS. • Proof of your NSW residential address if your current address • Financial fraud, taking out loans with a false identity • A licence or registration renewal notice for the coming is not shown on one of your documents, and period issued by RMS. • Immigration fraud, including people smuggling and • A statement from your employer, bank manager, school undetected movement of criminals between countries. • A contract of sale, lease agreement or rental receipt for principal or an accompanying parent or guardian witnessing your place of residence up to two years old. Your licence could be used unlawfully and traffic offences and your signature, if one of your documents does not show your demerit points could be incorrectly assigned to you. signature. To do this, complete the relevant section on the In the case of vehicle registration, this policy does not apply licence application form or use RMS ‘witness letter’ that is to company addresses. RMS has worked with the NSW Police and other relevant available from any registry. agencies on its proof of identity arrangements. While the Reference statement arrangements may seem strict, they are necessary to protect Important notes You will need to provide a reference statement on the licence your identity and privacy, as well as the driver licence system. Identification documents must be originals. application form from someone who has known you for at least 12 months and who holds a current NSW unrestricted You will be asked to prove your identity to obtain or replace a • Documents from list one must show your name in full and the licence if you: NSW driver licence or RMS issued photo card. You will also date, month and year of your birth. A List two document must be asked to do this if you want to establish or transfer a vehicle at least show your family name and first given name in full. • Cannot provide proof of residential address. registration or conduct number plate transactions. • Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by an • Cannot provide sufficient proof of identity when applying In addition to the stringent proof of identity requirements, RMS official translation from the Community Relations Commission for a replacement licence. also has a number of other measures in place to help protect of NSW. For further information go to our website at RMS may contact the referee to confirm the statement. you from identity fraud. Some of these measures include: www.rms.nsw.gov.au. • Comparison of photo images using facial recognition • RMS also accept translations obtained from the fee-free technology. translation service provided by the Department of Immigration Have you changed your name? and Citizenship (DIAC). The DIAC fee-free translation service If you have changed your name, you will also need to • Significant security features in the licence and other photo is only available for eligible people. For further information provide the original of one of the following documents: cards. on fee-free translations for eligible persons please go to the • A Marriage Certificate. For NSW, generally RMS only DIAC website: www.immi.gov.au>Help with English>Help with • Recording driver licences/photo cards reported as lost, accepts Marriage Certificates issued by BDM. If you were Translations, or telephone 131 881. stolen or destroyed when an application for a replacement is married in another state or country, a Marriage Certificate made.