Identification Checklist
Planning to get your Forklift Licence in Brisbane? Before attending your forklift training course, it’s important to have the correct identification documents ready. Our simple identification checklist helps you gather the required 100 points of ID. Prepare in advance to ensure a smooth and hassle-free booking process with FMS Training.
Forklift participants are required to provide 3 forms of identification, one MUST be photographic.
Forklift Licence in Brisbane – Complete Identification Checklist
All forklift candidates are required to provide evidence of identity to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Combined, these documents should show evidence of:
- your full name
- date of birth
- your signature
- photo of yourself
All documents must be ORIGINAL as supplied and issued by an Australian authority unless otherwise indicated.
These requirements are established in line with Queensland Transport and Main Roads identity requirements. If you are unable to provide the required documentation, please reach out to FMS Training admin directly for assistance.
EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
Three (3) evidence of identity documents can be made up of either:
- one category A and two category B
- two category A and one category B
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CATEGORY A DOCUMENTS
(One form of ID from this category MUST be photographic.) |
STATUS |
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Australian photo driver licence Note: Non-Queensland digital driver licences are not acceptable; the physical licence must be presented. IMPORTANT NOTE: Foreign-issued driver licences are NOT ACCEPTED. |
Current or expired less than 2 years |
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Australian birth certificate — full, not an extract or commemorative certificate If you were born in Queensland, you can apply for a copy of a Queensland birth certificate or apply in the state you were born in. |
Current |
| Bicentennial birth certificate — issued for births in 1988 | Current |
| Australian citizenship or naturalisation certificate | Current or expired less than 2 years |
Department of Immigration and Border Protection or Department of Home Affairs
IMPORTANT NOTE: For foreign candidates, an Electronic Travel Authority or a Visa document from the VEVO app is NOT ACCEPTED as evidence of identity. |
Valid up to 5 years after issue |
| Queensland or Australian Federal Police officer photo identity card | Current |
| Queensland government-issued photographic high risk work licence | Current or expired less than 2 years |
| Australian or foreign passport | Current or expired less than 2 years |
Convention Travel Document
Note: A Titre de Voyage is an Australian-issued convention travel document, and a Document de Voyage is a convention travel document issued by another country. |
Current or expired less than 2 years |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Document of Identity | Current or expired less than 2 years |
| Queensland Photo Identification Card or Laminated Queensland 18+ card (issued after 1 January 1992) | Current |
| CATEGORY B DOCUMENTS | STATUS |
| Australian Defence Force photo identity card — excluding civilians | Current |
| Australian educational institution (including a Registered Training Organisation) student identity document — must include photo. We will not accept certificates or statements of enrolment or letters issued by the institution*. | Current |
| Australian firearm licence — with photo | Current |
| Australian security guard or crowd controller licence — with photo | Current |
| Services Australia BasicsCard | Current |
| Department of Veterans’ Affairs or Centrelink Pensioner Concession card — including Health Care cards* | Current |
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Australian-issued debit or credit card — must include embossed or printed name. If your card does not have your name or you have a passbook, your bank will need to provide a supporting letter confirming your full name and address linked to that account. |
Current |
| Medicare card — may be used by any person listed on the card* | Current |
| Interstate government-issued or government-approved Proof of Age Card, Photo Card or Photo Identification Card | Current |
| Norfolk Island Regional Council Photo Identification Card | Current |
| Department of Corrective Services — Form 22 Supporting Document to Identify a Person | Valid up to 6 months after issue |
| *Digital versions of these documents can be presented for in-person transactions only. Customers must, when presenting a digital copy, log in to the relevant app and show the card within their digital wallet. Screenshots or printed copies are not accepted. | |
CHANGE OF NAME
To change your name on an existing HRW licence you will be required to provide three evidence of identity (EOI) documents from category A and B (at least one needs to be from category A) and a change of name document from the below list. The documents must be in colour, legible, verified and stamped by a Justice of the Peace and can be uploaded during the online replacement application process.
| CHANGE OF NAME DOCUMENTS | STATUS |
| Australian marriage certificate (ceremonial marriage certificates are not accepted) | Issued by relevant Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages |
| Australian civil partnership/relationship certificate | |
| Australian change of name certificate | |
| Australian birth certificate (amended and/or with notations) | |
| Divorce papers (must show the name being reverted to) | Issued by relevant court |
| Deed poll | Issued prior to 01/02/2004 |