Western Australia - Apply for Proof of Age Card

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Procedure

1. Complete the proof of age card application form. You can download the form or pick one up from a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent. If you would like a copy posted to you, you can contact Department of Transport Driver and Vehicle Services. Download Proof of Age Card Application Form: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_F_POA1_ProofOfAgeCard.pdf
2. Attend a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent and bring all the required documents.
3. Application will be processed and card manufactured.

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Required Documents

• completed application form
• one primary and one secondary proof of identification documents - one of which must contain your signature
• your photograph

Primary Identification

• An Australian passport (expired no more than two years);
• An original birth certificate or a certified copy;
• A photographic drivers license issued by any Australian licensing authority (expired no more than two years)
• A current overseas passport;
• A photo identity card for police or defense force personnel (this excludes identity cards issued to civilians);
• A current Document of Identity issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;
• An Australian citizenship or naturalization document or immigration papers issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship;
• A consular photo identity card issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade;

Secondary Identification

• A current entitlement card issued by a Commonwealth Government department (for example, a Medicare card or a Pension card);
• A current credit card or ATM access card issued by a financial institution;
• A passbook or account statement from a bank, building society or credit union not more than 12 months old;
• A telephone, gas or electricity account not more than 12 months old;
• A water or local rate notice or land valuation notice not more than two years old;
• An electoral enrollment card or other evidence of enrollment not more than two years old;
• Armed Services discharge papers not more than 12 months old;
• A State or Federal Government employee photo identity card;
• A certificate or statement of accomplishment or enrollment from a recognized educational institution;
• A letter, not more than 12 months old, from the principal of a recognized educational institution.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Transport

• Telephone Contacts: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21822.asp

Main Office Locations:

• Perth
  Department of Transport - head office
  140 William Street, Perth, WA 6000
  GPO Box C102, Perth, WA 6839
  Phone: (08) 6551 6000 Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
• East Perth
  Department of Transport - Passenger Services
  20 Brown Street, East Perth, WA 6004
  GPO Box C102, Perth WA 6839
  Phone: 1300 660 147, Fax: (08) 9218 366
• East Perth
  Department of Transport - Driver and Vehicle Services
  Public Transport Centre,West Parade, East Perth WA. 6004
  Phone: (08) 6551 6000, Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
• Fremantle
  Department of Transport - Marine
  1 Essex Street, Fremantle WA 6160
  PO Box 402 Fremantle WA 6959
  Phone: (08) 9435 7500 Facsimile: (08) 9435 7805
• Other Office Locations: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21635.asp

Driver and Vehicle Services Centre and Agents:

• http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20741.asp

Eligibility

You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for a proof of age card.

Fees

Proof of age card - $40.50

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

The process normally takes five to eight working days.

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Instructions

• When applying for a Proof of Age card, you must attend a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Centre or regional DVS Agent in person and provide one primary and one secondary proof of identity document. One of these identity documents must contain your signature.
• You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for a proof of age card
• You must provide one primary and one secondary proof of identification documents - one of which must contain your signature (accepted proof of identification documents are provided in the application form below)
• A student ID card is not an acceptable form of identification
• You must supply a Western Australian residential address
• It is an offence to give false or misleading information. Penalties will be enforced under the Liquor Control Act 1988 and Liquor Control Regulations 1989. Fraudulent applications will be referred to the WA Police
• There is no exemption from the photograph requirement. All proof of age cards issued must display a photograph of the card holder

Required Information

• Family Name
• Given Name
• Residential Address
• Postal Address
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Email
• Home, Work and Mobile Phone Number

Need for the Document

A proof of age card provides anyone aged 18 years or over with a recognized form of personal identity, primarily for use in accessing licensed premises in Western Australia.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The proof of age card can be used as a personal identity card and primarily for use in accessing licensed premises in Western Australia.

External Links

Department of Transport Driver and Vehicle Services Proof of age card http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/21276.asp

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