Acceptable forms of ID for scanning

While ID scanners may be able to validate some ID as genuine, you should always verify a person's ID before using the ID scanner. The ID scanner's main function is to check the patron's ID against the banned list.

The following types of identification (ID) are acceptable for networked ID scanners:

• a photo ID card
• an Australian driver licence or learner permit, including the Queensland digital licence, the South Australian MySA GOV app and the New South Wales Digital Driver Licence
• a foreign driver licence
• a passport from any country
• an adult proof-of-age card (for example, a photo identification card or an Australia Post Keypass in Digital iD^TM).

ID documents must be current and include a photo of the person and their date of birth.

Digital ID

Make sure you verify a person's digital ID is genuine before using the ID scanner. The ID scanner is mainly used for checking the patron's ID against the banned list.

Check the information on each website to find out how to verify the different forms of digital ID. Learn how to check a:

• Queensland digital ID
• Australia Post Keypass identity card
• South Australian digital driver licence
• New South Wales Digital Driver Licence.

Refer to the support material provided with your ID scanner or contact your approved operator to find out which digital ID is supported.

If a digital ID scan fails, the scanner will alert you. You will need to scrutinise the ID further.

Do not manually enter the person's details into the ID scanner as it may be a sign the ID is not genuine.

If you have any doubt about the authenticity of an ID, you should always refuse entry to your venue.

If a minor is found on your premises with fake ID, you may be at risk of not meeting the due diligence requirements of your licence. Licensees and staff can be fined up to $15,480 if a non-exempt minor is found on the licensed premises.

Foreign driver licences that aren't in English

Where a foreign driver licence isn't in English, the person should also present an international driver permit issued in their country of origin. This ID must be in English and include a photo of the licence holder.

Expired Queensland driver licences and renewal receipts

A Queenslander who has renewed their driver licence but is still waiting for it to arrive can show a Department of Transport and Main Roads driver licence renewal receipt with their expired licence for ID scanning.

You don't have to accept the receipt if you don't want the person to enter—this is at your discretion.

Also consider...

• Read more about checking hard copy ID and checking digital ID for all patrons.