Victoria - Apply for Proof of Age Card
ProcedureEdit
- Complete the 'Application for a Proof of Age card' form at the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) and follow the steps below to complete the application.
- Fill in the applicant's details section of the form.
- Take the completed form and your original proof of identity documents (one from Category A and one from Category B) to someone who has known you for a minimum of 12 months and who is listed on the electoral roll. This person must complete and sign the 'Referee's declaration'.
- Sign the applicant's declaration in the presence of an authorised person.
- The authorised person will check the two documents you have provided as proof of identity and then complete and sign the 'Authorised person's declaration'.
- A list of persons who can witness the applicant's declaration, as prescribed in section 107 A(1) of the Evidence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1958, is provided in the form.
- Select a Photo Point agency to get your photograph taken, lodge the application form and pay the application fee. Take along your identification documents as the person from the agency is required to check your documents and also sign the application form where indicated.
Required DocumentsEdit
- completed form
- original proof of identity documents
Category A
- Full birth certificate
- Passport
- Naturalisation certificate
- Immigration papers
- Citizen papers.
Category B
- Driver licence or learner permit
- Security card
- Credit card or bank passbook
- Medicare card
- Shooters licence
- Student identification card.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
- Address: 49 Elizabeth Street, Richmond 3121
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1300 1 VCGLR (1300 182 457)
- Hours (both in person and phone enquiries): 8:30 am 5:00pm weekdays
- Postal Address: GPO Box 1988, Melbourne 3001.
Customer Service Centres:
- VicRoads Customer Service Centre opening hours are: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
- Telephone number for all customer service centres: 13 11 71
- Telephone Centre Operating Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am - 2pm on Saturday
Administrative Offices
- Telephone number for all administration offices : 13 11 71 (operating hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday - Friday)
Other Location and Contact Information:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HaveYourSay/ContactUs/OfficeLocationsAndHours.htm
EligibilityEdit
Any person who has reached the age of 17 years and 11 months can apply, however you must wait until you are 18 years of age to use it.
FeesEdit
The application fee is $10.
ValidityEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation will arrange for your Proof of Age card to be sent to you within 20 - 25 business days.
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InstructionsEdit
- You can pick up a Proof of Age card application form at the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) counter or from any approved photo point agency including:
- participating Australia Post offices
- participating Vic Roads offices
- selected pharmacies or chemists
- certain photography and other stores.
- An application form can also be posted to you by calling the VCGLR on 1300 182 457.
Please note: Making false statements and/or fraudulently obtaining an identification card is a serious offence, which may result in prosecution.
Required InformationEdit
- Family Name
- Given Name
- Residential Address
- Postal Address
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Home, Work and Mobile Phone Number
Need for the DocumentEdit
The Victorian Proof of Age card is used to verify that the person seeking to enter the licensed premises or purchase liquor is over 18 years of age. This card is recognised throughout Australia.
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External LinksEdit
Victorian commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Proof of Age http://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/home/community/young+people+and+alcohol/proof+of+age/index.html
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation http://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/utility/contact+us/
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