About the NSW Photo Card
The NSW Photo Card is voluntary – you are not required to have one, however if you don’t hold any other form of photo identification, you may find the card useful.
The NSW Photo Card shows your name, address, date of birth and photo. It’s valid for five years, or 10 years for eligible customers aged 21 years or over. Although the design is different, it’s the same size, and has the same security features, as a NSW driver licence card.
Because the NSW Photo Card has the same application process and security features as a driver licence, you should be able to use it everywhere that accepts a driver licence as photo identification.
Note: You cannot hold both a NSW driver/rider licence and a NSW Photo Card.
Eligibility
To apply for a NSW Photo Card, you must:
Be a NSW resident
Be aged 16 years or over
Not hold a current driver or rider licence (if you do, you need to hand in your licence when you apply for your NSW Photo Card)
Provide acceptable proof of identity.