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Proof of identity for occupational licenses in Tasmania

This page has information about proving your identity in Tasmania for the following licence types:

  • Building services providers (BSP) which include:
    • Builders and demolishers
    • Engineers
    • Building designers
    • Building services designers
    • Architects
    • Permit authorities
    • Building surveyors
    • Private planning consultants
  • Occupational licence holders (trade based):
    • Electricians, line workers and cable jointers
    • Plumbers
    • Gas-fitters and automotive gas-fitters

NOTE: To prove your identity for registering to work with vulnerable people, security and investigation agents, motor vehicle traders and conveyancers see Proof of identity requirements - risk-based licensing.

Tasmanian residents

After submitting an online application, you must visit a service centre to provide proof of identity and have a photo taken for your licence.

You can show your Australian driver licence with your correct name and address details to prove your identity.

If you live in Tasmania and don't have a driver licence you must show at least:

  • One 'main proof of identity' document and two 'second proof of identity' documents, or
  • Two 'main proof of identity' documents and one 'second proof of identity' document.

All documents must be in English or provided with an English translation from an accredited translator.

Interstate or overseas residents

If you live interstate or overseas and are applying for an occupational licence in Tasmania for the first time you will need to prove your identity by supplying three certified copies of your identity documents consisting of:

  • One 'main proof of identity' document and two 'second proof of identity' documents, or
  • Two 'main proof of identity' documents and one 'second proof of identity' document.

You also need to provide a certified passport size photo.

At least one of your identity documents must display your date of birth and current address. All documents must be in English or provided with an English translation from an accredited translator.

These documents must be uploaded in the supporting information section of your online application. Accepted file types include pdf, jpg, png, jpeg, docx, doc, msg with a maximum file size of up to 20mb.

NOTE: All three identity documents and passport size photo must be certified by a Commissioner for Declaration or a Justice of the Peace (JP).

Proof of identity documents

Main proof of identity

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Australian Birth Certificate (not an Extract or commemorative certificate) issued by Births, Deaths, and Marriages
  • Australian Citizenship papers
  • Passport
  • Australian Firearm Licence

Second proof of identity

  • Medicare card
  • Plastic bank or credit card, with embossed name and signature
  • Student Identity Card with photo issued by an Australian Educational Institution
  • Department of Veterans Affairs / Centrelink Pensioner Concession card
  • Births, Deaths and Marriages - Change of Name / Marriage Certificate or Deed Poll

Change of name and/or address

If the home address on your documents has changed to what is displayed on the identity document, you need to provide additional evidence of your current address. This may include at least two additional documents such as:

  • financial institution statement
  • lease or rent agreement
  • council rate notice
  • utility account (electricity, water, sewerage, telephone, gas)
  • land tax valuation notice
  • Australian Taxation Office assessment (current or last financial year)
  • certificate of title.

To show evidence of change of name you must provide one of the following documents:

  • adoption paper issued by court
  • divorce paper issued by court, showing your original name
  • change of name registration issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages or deed poll
  • guardianship order
  • marriage certificate issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages (not a church or celebrant issued document).
Last updated: 05 Oct 2023

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