Australian ID Documents

Driver’s Licences

This guide explains how to verify Australian driver’s licences across different states and territories. Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Given/primary and family names (exactly as shown on licence)
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be DRIVERS_LICENCE
Country: Must be AUS

State-Specific Fields

State: Use one of: VIC, NSW, ACT, WA, SA, NT, QLD, TAS
Licence Number: Provided in idNumber field

Card Number: Provided in extraData with:

{
  "kvpKey": "document_number",
  "kvpValue": "your_card_number_here"
}

Implementation Example

{
  "identityDocs": [
    {
      "idType": "DRIVERS_LICENCE",
      "country": "AUS",
      "region": "NSW",
      "idNumber": "N49187",
      "extraData": [
        {
          "kvpKey": "document_number",
          "kvpType": "general.string",
          "kvpValue": "21631234"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Format Requirements

Licence Number Formats
Card Number Formats

State	Format	Length	Example
ACT	Numeric	Up to 10	`123456789`
NT	Numeric	Up to 10	`123456789`
QLD	Numeric	8-9	`12345678`
NSW	Alphanumeric	6-8	`N49187`
SA	Alphanumeric	6	`ABC123`
TAS	Alphanumeric	6-8	`A12345`
VIC	Numeric	Up to 10	`123456789`
WA	Numeric	7	`1234567`

State	Format	Length	Example
ACT	Alphanumeric	10	`ABC1234567`
NT	Numeric	6-8	`123456`
QLD	Alphanumeric	10	`ABC1234567`
NSW	Numeric	10	`1234567890`
SA	Alphanumeric	9	`ABC123456`
TAS	Alphanumeric	9	`ABC123456`
VIC	Alphanumeric	8	`ABC12345`
WA	Alphanumeric	8-10	`ABC123456`

Victorian Licence Verification - Important Update

As of July 1st, 2023, Victorian card number verification has special handling:

For compromised licenses (e.g., Optus breach): DVS verifies current card number
For non-compromised licenses: Card number isn’t verified (can match license number)
Always capture card numbers as historical compromises may affect verification
Direct DVS users will see audit log entry: “Successful Match - Card Number hasn’t been checked”

DVS Response Handling

To receive expanded verification details: 1. Enable the “full check results” flag 2. Access results in: entityResult.nameCheck.checkResult[x].checkProcessResults

Sample License Images

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Australian Capital Territory Driver Licence sample - front

Australian Capital Territory Driver Licence sample - back

Northern Territory (NT)

Post Nov 2020
Pre Nov 2020

Northern Territory Driver Licence - post 1 November 2020 sample - front

Northern Territory Driver Licence - post 1 November 2020 sample - back

Queensland (QLD)

Post June 2019
Pre June 2019

Queensland Driver Licence – post 12 June 2019 sample - front

New South Wales (NSW)

New South Wales Driver Licence sample - front

New South Wales Driver Licence sample - back

New South Wales Digital Driver Licence sample

South Australia (SA)

Physical License
Digital License

South Australia Driver Licence sample - front

South Australia Driver Licence sample - back

Tasmania (TAS)

Victoria (VIC)

Post Nov 2022
Pre Nov 2022

Victoria Driver Licence – post 7 November 2022 sample - front

Victoria Driver Licence - post 7 November 2022 sample - back

Western Australia (WA)

Western Australia Driver Licence sample - front

Western Australia Driver Licence sample - back

Australian Passports & Visas

This guide covers verification requirements for both Australian passports and visas. Both document types use similar verification fields but have some key differences.

Document Types Overview

Passport Verification

Australian passport verification for citizens and permanent residents.

Visa Verification

Australian visa verification for temporary residents and visitors.

Required Fields

Personal Information

Provide the following exactly as shown on the travel document:

Given name(s)
Middle name(s)
Family name(s)

Date of Birth

Must be in ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD

Example: 1990-07-21 for July 21, 1990

Document Details

ID Type: Either PASSPORT or VISA (both are accepted)
Country Code: ISO-3166-alpha3 country code of passport issuance (e.g. Aus)
Document Number: Passport number in idNumber field

Important Considerations

Name Matching

Names must exactly match the travel document, including:

Capitalization
Special characters
Spaces
Diacritical marks

Country Codes

For Australian passports: Use AUS
For visas: Use the ISO-3166-alpha3 code of the passport’s issuing country

Document Numbers

Always use the passport number, even when verifying a visa. The visa itself is linked to the passport number in the verification system.

When verifying visas, ensure you’re using the correct passport number that the visa is associated with. Using an incorrect or expired passport number will result in verification failure.

For visa holders from countries with different name formats, always use the name order and format exactly as shown

Medicare Cards

The Australian Medicare Card is a government-issued healthcare card that comes in three colors: Green, Blue, and Yellow. Each card type has specific validation requirements and data formats. This guide explains how to integrate Australian Medicare Card verification into your application.

Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Full name as displayed on the card (given name, middle initial, family name)
Date of Birth: Must be in YYYY-MM-DD format
Country: Must be AUS

Card-Specific Details

Card Number (idNumber): The complete Medicare card number
Card Color (idSubType): One of the following: - G - Green - B - Blue - Y - Yellow
Expiry Date (idExpiry): Format YYYY-MM-DD

For Green cards, the expiry only shows YYYY-MM. You must append -01 for the day.

Additional Data Fields

These fields should be included in the extraData array:

Reference Number

{
  "kvpKey": "reference",
  "kvpValue": "n" // Where n is 1-5
}

Middle Name/Initial (Optional)

{
  "kvpKey": "display_middle_name",
  "kvpValue": "X" // Middle initial as shown on card
}

Implementation Example

{
    "entity": {
        "entityType": "INDIVIDUAL",
        "entityProfile": "safe_harbour_id",
        "gender": "M",
        "name": {
            "givenName": "BRUCE",
            "middleName": "TWOPASS",
            "familyName": "TESTTHIRTYNINE"
        },
        "dateOfBirth": {
            "dateOfBirth": "1988-01-01"
        },
        "addresses": [
            {
                "addressType": "RESIDENTIAL1",
                "streetNumber": "287",
                "streetName": "Gooyong",
                "streetType": "St",
                "town": "WOOMERA",
                "postalCode": "5720",
                "state": "SA",
                "country": "AUS"
            }
        ],
        "identityDocs": [
            {
                "idType": "NATIONAL_HEALTH_ID", // Medicare Card Identifier
                "idSubType": "G",              // G = Green Medicare Card
                "idNumber": "5156598231",      // Full card number
                "idExpiry": "2030-01-01",      // Expiry date with appended day
                "extraData": [
                    {
                        "kvpKey": "reference",
                        "kvpValue": "1"        // Reference number (1-5)
                    },
                    {
                        "kvpKey": "display_middle_name",
                        "kvpValue": "X"        // Middle initial (optional)
                    }
                ],
                "country": "AUS"
            }
        ]
    }
}

Use this checklist to ensure your Medicare Card implementation is correct:

Card type is specified correctly (G/B/Y)
Full name matches card exactly
Date formats follow YYYY-MM-DD
Reference number is between 1 and 5
Country is set to “AUS”
Middle initial is included if present on card

Name Change Certificates

The Name Change Certificate is an official document that verifies a person’s legal name change in Australia. Each state and territory maintains its own registry for name changes, but the verification process is standardized across the country.

Required Fields

Basic Information

New Name: Must match certificate exactly
- Given name(s)
- Middle name(s)
- Family name(s)
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be NAME_CHANGE
Country: Must be AUS

Certificate Details

Registration Number: Provided in idNumber field
Registration State: Use region field with one of: - VIC, NSW, ACT, WA, SA NT, QLD, TAS
Certificate Number: Required in extraData

Date Information

Both dates must be in YYYY-MM-DD format:

Date of Print
Date of Registration

Original Name Details

Previous legal name information:

Original family name
Original first given name
Original other given name(s)

Implementation Example

{
  "identityDocs": [
    {
      "idType": "NAME_CHANGE",
      "country": "AUS",
      "region": "NSW",
      "idNumber": "NC123456789",
      "extraData": [
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_number",
          "kvpValue": "CERT123456"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_print",
          "kvpValue": "2023-06-15"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_registration",
          "kvpValue": "2023-06-01"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_family",
          "kvpValue": "SMITH"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_first_given",
          "kvpValue": "JOHN"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_other_given",
          "kvpValue": "MICHAEL"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Extra Data Fields Reference

Certificate Details
Date Fields
Original Name

{
  "kvpKey": "certificate_number",
  "kvpValue": "your_certificate_number"
}

{
  "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_print",
  "kvpValue": "YYYY-MM-DD"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_registration",
  "kvpValue": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}

{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "ORIGINAL_SURNAME"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "ORIGINAL_FIRST_NAME"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "ORIGINAL_MIDDLE_NAME"
}

Ensure all names match exactly as shown on the certificate, including: - Capitalization - Spacing - Special characters - Middle names/initials

When verifying a name change certificate along with other ID documents: 1. Use the new legal name in the main entity object 2. Include the original name details only in the name change certificate’s extraData 3. Ensure all dates are in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD)

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates are primary identity documents issued by Australian state and territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Verification requirements may vary based on the issuing jurisdiction and year of issue.

Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Must match certificate exactly
- Given name(s)
- Middle name(s)
- Family name(s)
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be BIRTH_CERT
Country: Must be AUS

Registration Details

Registration Number: Provided in idNumber field
Registration State: Use region field with one of: - VIC, NSW, ACT, WA, SA, NT, QLD, TAS
Registration Date: Can be provided in either: - Full date format: YYYY-MM-DD - Year only format: YYYY
Registration District: Optional field where applicable

Certificate Information

Certificate Number
Date of Print: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
Registered Name Details: May differ from current legal name
- Family name
- First given name
- Other given name(s)

Implementation Example

{
  "identityDocs": [
    {
      "idType": "BIRTH_CERT",
      "country": "AUS",
      "region": "NSW",
      "idNumber": "1234567890",
      "extraData": [
        {
          "kvpKey": "registration_date",
          "kvpValue": "1990-03-15"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registration_district",
          "kvpValue": "SYDNEY"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_number",
          "kvpValue": "CERT123456"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_print",
          "kvpValue": "2023-01-10"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_family",
          "kvpValue": "SMITH"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_first_given",
          "kvpValue": "JOHN"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "registered_name_other_given",
          "kvpValue": "MICHAEL"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Extra Data Fields Reference

Registration Details
Certificate Details
Registered Name

{
  "kvpKey": "registration_date",
  "kvpValue": "YYYY-MM-DD"  // or "YYYY"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "registration_district",
  "kvpValue": "DISTRICT_NAME"  // Optional
}

{
  "kvpKey": "certificate_number",
  "kvpValue": "CERT_NUMBER"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_print",
  "kvpValue": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}

{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "SURNAME"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "FIRST_NAME"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "registered_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "MIDDLE_NAME"
}

Match requirements vary by jurisdiction and certificate age. Ensure you provide:

All available registration details
Exact name matching as shown on certificate
Correct date formats

Registration Requirements

The requirements for registration number and date matching vary based on:

Certificate’s issuing State/Territory
Year of issue
Registry’s historical record format

Always provide as much information as available for the most accurate verification.

When handling birth certificates:

Collect all available fields, even optional ones
Pay special attention to historical date formats
Note any discrepancies between registered name and current legal name
Verify registration district spelling where applicable

Citizenship Certificates

Australian Citizenship Certificates are official documents that prove Australian citizenship. They contain unique identifiers and can be used to verify both acquired and birth-right citizenship status.

Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Must match certificate exactly
- Given name(s)
- Middle name(s)
- Family name(s)
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be CITIZENSHIP
Country: Must be AUS

Certificate Details

Stock Number: Provided in idNumber field
Date of Acquisition: When citizenship was granted - Format: YYYY-MM-DD

Country Information

Both countries must use ISO-8660-3 alpha country codes (e.g., ‘AUS’, ‘GBR’, ‘USA’):

Primary Country: Original citizenship
Secondary Country: Additional citizenship

Implementation Example

{
  "identityDocs": [
    {
      "idType": "CITIZENSHIP",
      "country": "AUS",
      "idNumber": "ABC123456",  // Stock number
      "extraData": [
        {
          "kvpKey": "acquisition_date",
          "kvpValue": "2020-03-15"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "primary_country",
          "kvpValue": "GBR"  // Original citizenship
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "secondary_country",
          "kvpValue": "AUS"  // New citizenship
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Extra Data Fields Reference

Acquisition Date
Country Codes

{
  "kvpKey": "acquisition_date",
  "kvpValue": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}

{
  "kvpKey": "primary_country",
  "kvpValue": "ISO_COUNTRY_CODE"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "secondary_country",
  "kvpValue": "ISO_COUNTRY_CODE"
}

When verifying citizenship certificates: - Ensure the stock number is entered exactly as shown - Use correct ISO country codes (3-letter format) - Match names precisely as they appear on the certificate

Common ISO country codes for citizenship verification:

AUS - Australia
GBR - United Kingdom
NZL - New Zealand
USA - United States
CHN - China
IND - India

For dual citizenship cases:

Primary country typically represents original citizenship
Secondary country should be ‘AUS’ for Australian citizenship certificates
You must provide both country codes to verify successfully

ImmiCard

The ImmiCard is an official immigration credential issued by the Department of Home Affairs to eligible visa holders and other non-citizens. It serves as an official photo identification document for accessing services in Australia.

Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Must match ImmiCard exactly
- Given name(s)
- Middle name(s)
- Family name(s)
For single-name individuals, use a hyphen (-) in the givenName field
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be IMMIGRATION
Country: Must be AUS

ImmiCard Details

ImmiCard Number: Provided in idNumber field
- Format: Three alpha characters followed by six numeric characters
- Example: PRE123456
- Letters can be upper or lowercase

Implementation Example

{
  "entity": {
    "entityProfile": "gov_id",
    "name": {
      "familyName": "Jones",
      "middleName": "",
      "givenName": "Matthew Test"
    },
    "dateOfBirth": {
      "dateOfBirth": "1980-01-01"
    },
    "identityDocs": [
      {
        "idType": "IMMIGRATION",
        "country": "AUS",
        "idNumber": "PRE123456",
        "region": ""
      }
    ]
  }
}

ImmiCard Number Format

Format Requirements

ImmiCard numbers must follow this pattern:

First 3 characters: Letters (A-Z, case insensitive)
Last 6 characters: Numbers (0-9)
Total length: 9 characters
Example: PRE123456

Common validation issues:

Incorrect ImmiCard number format
Missing or incorrect name format for single-name individuals
Incorrect date format (must be YYYY-MM-DD)

Name Handling

When dealing with names on ImmiCards:

Use exact spelling and format as shown on the card
For single names, use hyphen (-) in given name field
Include middle names if present on the card 4. Maintain case sensitivity

Address Requirements

While the example includes address information, it’s not required for ImmiCard verification. However, if provided, ensure:

All address components are accurate
State codes are valid Australian states/territories
Postal codes match the state/territory

Marriage Certificates

Australian Marriage Certificates are official documents that verify a legal marriage. Following the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, certificates support various formats for recording participant details.

Required Fields

Basic Information

Name: Either partner’s name as shown on certificate
Date of Birth: Format: YYYY-MM-DD
ID Type: Must be MARRIAGE_CERT
Country: Must be AUS

Certificate Details

Registration Number: Provided in idNumber field
Registration State: Use region field with one of: VIC, NSW, ACT, WA, SA, NT, QLD, TAS
Registration Year: Format: YYYY
Certificate Number

Date Information

All dates must be in YYYY-MM-DD format:

Marriage Date
Date of Print
Date of Registration

Partner Information

Traditional Format
Marriage Equality Format

// Bride Details
{
  "kvpKey": "bride_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "SMITH"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "bride_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "JANE"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "bride_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "MARIE"
},

// Groom Details
{
  "kvpKey": "groom_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "JONES"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "groom_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "JOHN"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "groom_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "MICHAEL"
}

// Partner 1 Details
{
  "kvpKey": "partner1_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "SMITH"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "partner1_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "JANE"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "partner1_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "MARIE"
},

// Partner 2 Details
{
  "kvpKey": "partner2_name_family",
  "kvpValue": "JONES"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "partner2_name_first_given",
  "kvpValue": "SARAH"
},
{
  "kvpKey": "partner2_name_other_given",
  "kvpValue": "ELIZABETH"
}

Implementation Example

{
  "identityDocs": [
    {
      "idType": "MARRIAGE_CERT",
      "country": "AUS",
      "region": "VIC",
      "idNumber": "1234567890",
      "extraData": [
        {
          "kvpKey": "registration_year",
          "kvpValue": "2023"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "marriage_date",
          "kvpValue": "2023-06-15"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_number",
          "kvpValue": "CERT123456"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_print",
          "kvpValue": "2023-06-20"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "certificate_date_of_registration",
          "kvpValue": "2023-06-16"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner1_name_family",
          "kvpValue": "SMITH"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner1_name_first_given",
          "kvpValue": "JANE"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner1_name_other_given",
          "kvpValue": "MARIE"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner2_name_family",
          "kvpValue": "JONES"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner2_name_first_given",
          "kvpValue": "SARAH"
        },
        {
          "kvpKey": "partner2_name_other_given",
          "kvpValue": "ELIZABETH"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

State-Specific Requirements

Victoria (VIC) has specific requirements for field mapping:

Enter the left-hand column/first row details as Name 2
This applies regardless of the order on the certificate
Consult state-specific DVS specifications for other jurisdictions

Marriage Equality Support

Certificates support multiple format combinations:

Traditional: Bride/Groom format
Modern: Partner 1/Partner 2 format
Use the appropriate format based on the certificate layout

Best Practices

When verifying marriage certificates:

Check the certificate format before choosing field names
Ensure all dates are in correct ISO format
Verify state-specific requirements
Include all available optional fields
Match names exactly as shown on certificate

​Driver’s Licences

Victorian Licence Verification - Important Update

​Australian Passports & Visas

Passport Verification

Visa Verification

​Medicare Cards

​Name Change Certificates

​Birth Certificates

Registration Requirements

​Citizenship Certificates

​ImmiCard

Format Requirements

Name Handling

Address Requirements

​Marriage Certificates

State-Specific Requirements

Marriage Equality Support

Best Practices

Driver’s Licences

Australian Passports & Visas

Medicare Cards

Name Change Certificates

Birth Certificates

Citizenship Certificates

ImmiCard

Marriage Certificates