Overview
BGLiD supports several different types of identification. This article aims to outline where to locate information needed to complete an identity request, a requirement for the BGLiD verification process.
The Identification types currently supported by BGLiD are:
- AU Passport
- AU Driver's License
- Passports of other countries registered with the Australian Government
- Australian Medicare Card (this is only available if a Passport or Driver's License is also selected)
Australian Driver's Licenses
While all Australian Driver's Licenses have a Licence Number and Card Number, these can appear in different positions based on the issuing state.
Refer to the appropriate tab below to see how to locate these numbers:
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Licence Number: Next to "Licence No." under Date of Birth.
Card Number: Placed vertically next to your photo.
New South Wales (NSW)
Licence Number: Next to "Licence No." under Address.
Card Number: Above your photo.
Northern Territory (NT)
Licence Number: Next to "Licence No." under Name.
Card Number: On the back of the card at the bottom.
Queensland (QLD)
If licence was issued BEFORE 12 June 2019
Licence Number: Under "Licence No. / CRN" above your photo.
Card Number: On the back of the card at the bottom.
If licence was issued AFTER 12 June 2019
Licence Number: Under "Licence No." above your photo.
Card Number: At the bottom middle of the card.
South Australia (SA)
Licence Number: Under "Licence No." in the top-left of the card.
Card Number: On the back of the card in the top-right corner.
Tasmania (TAS)
Licence Number: Under "Licence No." in the top-left of the card.
Card Number: On the back of the card in the top-right corner.
Victoria (VIC)
If licence was issued BEFORE 7 November 2022
Licence Number: Under "Licence No." above your photo.
Card Number: On the back of the card on the right-hand side.
If licence was issued AFTER 7 November 2022
Licence Number: Under "Licence No." above your photo.
Card Number: On the back of the card in the top-right corner.
Western Australia (WA)
Licence Number: Under "Licence Number" above your photo.
Card Number: On the back of the card on the right-hand side.
Medicare Cards
Three varieties of Medicare Cards are provided by the Australian Government. These include:
- Standard Medicare Cards (Green)
- Interim Medicare Cards (Blue)
- Reciprocal Medicare Cards (Yellow)
For details on differences between these cards, see Services Australia - Your Medicare Card.
- Medicare Card Number (9 digit card number + 1 digit issue number)
- Individual Reference Number (IRN) - This is required to differentiate individuals on the same card.