Proof of identity (POI) list 1 and list 2 documents

List 1 POI documents are:

• An Australian full birth certificate showing parental details, or a current photo birth card issued by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
• An overseas birth certificate showing parental details provided a passport or an official Australian travel document is also shown.
• A current Document of Identity issued by the Australian Passport Office.
• A current Australian passport or one that expired within the last two years.
• A current overseas passport.
• An Australian naturalisation or citizenship document or immigration papers issued by the Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
• An RTA-issued NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card that expired more than two years ago. The licence must display a card number and not be reported as lost, stolen or destroyed.
• An RTA-issued NSW Proof of Age (POA) card showing a card number and not reported as lost, stolen or destroyed.
  Note: An RTA-issued Proof of Age (POA) card is not acceptable as a proof of age document from 14 December, 2008, based on liquor legislation. They are also not acceptable as Proof of Identity (POI) documents at the same time.
• A current driver’s photo licence from another Australian State or Territory or one that expired within the last two years.
• A current RTA-issued NSW photo Firearm, Security Industry or Commercial Agents and Private Inquiry Agents operator licence or one that expired within the last two years.
• A current photo identity card for NSW Police Force officer or Australian defence force, excluding civilian staff or family.
• A current consular photo identity card issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

NOTE: Your list 1 document must show the day, month and year of your birth.

List 2 POI documents are:

• A current Medicare card, Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans' Affairs entitlement card or any other current entitlement card issued by the Commonwealth Government.
• A current credit card, that shows your name and signature, or account card from a bank, building society or credit union, or a passbook or account statement up to one year old.
• A telephone, gas or electricity bill up to one year old.
• A water rates, council rates or land valuation notice up to two years old.
• An electoral enrolment card or other evidence of enrolment up to two years old.
• An armed services discharge document up to two years old.
• A current student identity card or a certificate or statement of enrolment up to two years old from an educational institution.
• A current plastic 'licence-style' Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) card, with or without a photo.

For more information, you should contact an RTA motor registry to obtain a copy of the brochure 'How to prove who you are to the RTA'. You can contact the RTA on 13 22 13 (1800 624 384 for interstate callers) or by Email.

Important notes

Identification documents must be originals.

The RTA needs to see documents that identify you and may ask for additional information to verify a document. In some cases, the item you are applying for may be mailed to your address.

If you are showing documents from List 1 and List 2, your name should be the same on both documents. If the names are different please use the related link to Changing your name (above right).

The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Commemorative Certificates are not acceptable, except for 1987 and 1988 NSW Historic Birth Certificates.

One of the identity documents must show your signature and your NSW residential address. If you are unable to produce a document with your signature, you should get a statement from your employer, school principal or bank manager witnessing your signature. This can be done by completing the relevant section of the licence application form or by providing a completed RTA witness letter. If you are unable to produce a document with your address see the page 'Proof of address'.

An accompanying parent or guardian who holds a current NSW driver licence, or other acceptable proof of identity documents, can witness the signature of their son or daughter.

Reference statement

You need to provide a reference statement on the application form from someone who has known you for at least 12 months and who holds a current NSW gold, silver or magenta licence if you:

• Cannot provide proof of residential address when required.
• Cannot provide sufficient proof of identity when applying for a replacement licence and wish to obtain an interim paper receipt for a licence.

The RTA may contact the referee to confirm their statement.