How to apply for a NSW Photo Card

In this guide, we explain how to apply for a Photo Card for New South Wales (NSW).

You can use a Photo Card to prove who you are.

Most places will let you use a Photo Card to prove who you are.

But you might not be able to use it for some:

• websites

• apps.

Identity documents: 

• show who you are 

• have your personal information on them.

For example, your birth certificate. 

We also call them your ‘ID’. 

You can apply for a Photo Card by filling out a form.

You can download the form from our website.

You can take your form to a service centre.

They will help you apply for a Photo Card.

You can find a centre near you in the Find a service centre page on our website.

They will also take your photo to put on the card.

You can find out more on the Getting your photo taken at a service centre page on our website. 

You can apply for a Photo Card for free if you get the Centrelink Carers Allowance.

The Centrelink Carers Allowance is money from the government for carers when they look after a person full time. 

You can also apply for free if you are:

• a veteran – someone who worked in the defence forces, like the army

• the wife or husband of a veteran who has passed away. 

You will need to have a Veteran Gold Card that says either:

• TPI

• EDA

• War Widow or War Widower. 

If you don’t get your card in this time, you can call us.

13 77 88

You can also ask to get a new Photo Card if you:

• lose it

• change your details.