Identity requirements - people licensing
This information bulletin was developed to assist applicants in providing sufficient identification when submitting applications for HRW licences, HRWL assessor accreditations, dangerous goods drivers licence, gasfitters and shotfirers.
Evidence of identity requirements
You must prove your identity (ID) by submitting your original with the relevant application. Your documents must be current and valid however, Passports are still valid for two years after expiry, unless cancelled.
Your documents must include one of the following combinations:
- One primary document and two secondary documents; or
- Two primary documents and one secondary document.
ID must include at least one type of primary ID that contains the applicants name and date of birth. If you are unable to provide the required documents please contact NT WorkSafe.
Identity document list
| Identity document | Document type |
|---|---|
| Australian birth certificate/card | Primary |
| Australian passport | Primary |
| Australian citizenship certificate | Primary |
| Australian drivers licence | Primary |
| Licence or permit issued by the Commonwealth, State or Territory government that has your DOB and photo i.e HRWL licence, working with childrens card etc | Primary |
| Proof of age card issued by an Australian State or Territory | Primary |
| Identity document issued by an Aboriginal Land Council that has your photograph | Primary |
| Photo ID card showing you are a Commonwealth, State or Territory Government employee | Secondary |
| Medicare, centrelink or health care card | Secondary |
| Credit card or debit card – one per bank only | Secondary |
| Council rates notice with your name and current residential address | Secondary |
| Utilities notice with your name and current residential address | Secondary |
| Foreign drivers licence | Secondary |