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The GNC Application Form is an important document for anyone seeking to obtain a driving license in New South Wales. It covers various types of licenses, including learner, car, motorcycle, and heavy vehicle licenses, all while ensuring that applicants provide substantial proof of identity. Those interested in applying must prove their identity with specific documents—such as a current or recently expired driver license, a passport, or other forms of identification that verify both their name and signature. In addition, the form includes sections regarding the applicant's personal details, including family name, date of birth, and residential address. Questions about medical history and any previous driving offenses help to ensure public safety on the roads. Additionally, applicants have opportunities to assert their eligibility for free licenses based on pensioner status or other criteria. All this information gathered is essential for the successful issuance of a driving license, as it aids the authorities in conducting thorough checks and supports the overall integrity of the application process.

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Licence Application

(You must live in NSW to be issued with a NSW Licence)

A

Learner Licence

Driver Licence - Car, tractor, implement, light rigid vehicle and medium rigid vehicle.

National Heavy Vehicle - Vehicles with 3 or more axles and more than 8 tonnes gross vehicle mass.

Driver Licence

Motorcycle Rider Licence

Office Use - BUNDLE A

Customer number

Attachments

Proof of Identity (To be produced each time you attend a service centre.)

To get a New South Wales licence you must prove your identity. You can use your current Transport for NSW issued NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card or one which expired within the last two years. If you do not have this you must use one document from each of the lists below.

All documents from list 1 and list 2 must be originals and at least one of them must show your signature. Copies, certified copies and laminated documents are not acceptable.

Your name should be the same on both documents. Your gender should be the same on both documents, if gender is shown.

If you do not have a document showing your signature you must complete question 18 on this form. Your photo will be stored on the Transport for NSW database.

 

 

Change of Name

 

List 1

 

 

An Australian full birth certificate showing parental details issued by an

If you have changed your name, you need to provide one of the following

Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

 

documents:

 

Commemorative certificates are not acceptable (except for 1987 and 1988

Marriage certificate (for NSW marriage certificates Transport for NSW

NSW Historic Birth Certificates).

 

 

will only accept those issued by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths

An overseas birth certificate showing parental details provided a passport or

and Marriages)

 

an official Australian travel document is also shown.

 

 

 

Divorce document bearing the name reverted to

 

A current Australian passport or one that expired within the last two years.

 

A deed poll registered with the relevant authority

 

Validation with Australian Passport Office may be required for passports

 

issued within the last 2 years.

 

Change of name certificate issued by the RBDM

 

The following travel documents issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs

Full birth certificate showing the name at birth and the new name

and Trade:

 

 

A completed Instrument Evidencing Change of Name form which has

a current Certificate of Identity

 

 

been registered in the Land Titles Office

 

a current Document of Identity

 

 

a current Titre de Voyage

 

An ImmiCard from list 1

 

A current overseas passport.

 

Your identity and change of name documents should show a clear link

An Australian naturalisation or citizenship document issued by the

between your names.

 

Department of Home Affairs.

 

All documents must be originals. Copies, certified copies and laminated

The following documents issued by the Department of Home Affairs:

documents are not acceptable.

 

a Document for Travel to Australia (up to 5 years from the date of issue

Translations

 

on the accompanying visa)

 

If a document is not in English it must be accompanied by an official

Evidence of Immigration Status (EIS) ImmiCard (current or expired)

translation from Multicultural NSW (previously Community Relations

Permanent Residence Evidence (PRE) ImmiCard

 

Commission of NSW) or the Translating and Interpreting Service of the

Residence Determination (RDI) ImmiCard

 

Department of Home Affairs.

 

Australian Migration Status (AMS) ImmiCard

 

International Drivers

 

A Transport for NSW issued NSW photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card

 

If you are a visiting overseas driver and you want to obtain a NSW licence

that has been expired more than 2 years but less than 5 years. The licence

for the first time and if you want the tenure on your overseas licence

must display a card number and not have been revoked or be reported as

recognised you must declare it and you may be required

to provide

lost, stolen or destroyed.

 

 

further documentary evidence. Licences issued to temporary overseas

A current photo driver licence from another Australian State or Territory or

visitors will be marked with a ‘Q’ to denote that ‘Evidence of permanent

one that expired within the last two years. If your interstate licence shows

resident status not provided’. For more information see our website at

your middle name(s) as initial(s), you will require another supporting List 1 or

roads-maritime.transport.nsw.gov.au.

 

List 2 document showing your full name.

 

 

 

Permanent Australian residency must be supported by

acceptable

A current photo identity card for the NSW Police Force, excluding civilian

documentary evidence or verified online by Transport for NSW. For a full

staff or family.

 

 

list of acceptable proof of Australian residency documents, see our

A current consular photo identity card issued by the Department of Foreign

website.

 

Affairs and Trade.

 

 

 

Free Licences

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you hold a current NSW Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), a

List 2

 

Centrelink Confirmation of Concession Card Entitlement form stamped

 

PCC, or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold Card endorsed

A current Medicare card, Pensioner Concession Card, Department of

‘TPI’ or ‘EDA’ or ‘War Widow’ or ‘War Widower’, or a DVA letter or

Veterans' Affairs entitlement card, or any other current entitlement card

statement certifying a disability pension of 70% or more, an Intermediate

issued by the Commonwealth Government.

 

pension, or an assessment at 50 or more impairment points, you may be

A current plastic credit card, or account card issued by a bank, building

eligible for a free licence. A current interstate licence may be transferred

society, credit union, American Express or Diners Club International,

to a NSW licence free of charge.

 

showing your name and signature.

 

Eyesight, Knowledge, Driving and other Tests, Medical and Learner

A passbook or account statement up to one year old,

issued by a bank,

Driver Log Book requirements

 

building society, credit union, American Express or Diners Club International.

You may be required to undergo an eyesight test, knowledge test and in

An account statement must show your name and account number, as well as

some cases a medical examination. You may also need to do a driving

the financial institution's letterhead or stamp.

 

 

test or undertake heavy vehicle competency based assessment. Some

A telephone, gas or electricity bill up to one year old.

 

 

applicants may be required to pass a Hazard Perception Test. Rider

A water rates, council rates or land valuation notice up to one year old.

training or a riding skills test may be needed if you apply for a motorcycle

A current student identity card, displaying the student's photograph, issued

licence. A Learner Driver Log Book may also be issued when you obtain

by an Australian secondary school, TAFE or university. Where a student

a learner driver licence.

 

identity card has an issue date, but no expiry date, it may be accepted up to

Enquiries

 

two years from the date of issue.

 

 

 

If you have any enquiries about applying for a licence visit roads-

Evidence of enrolment at an Australian secondary school, TAFE or university

up to one year old showing the student's name and on the institution's

maritime.transport.nsw.gov.au, call us on 13 22 13 or contact a service

letterhead.

 

centre. Hearing or speech impaired? Call us on the National Relay

A current Mobility Parking Scheme (MPS) permit issued by Transport for

Service: TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 13 22 13. Speak and

Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 13 22 13.

 

NSW with or without a photo.

 

 

 

Please note If you hold a Mobility Parking Scheme permit you may have

A current Transport for NSW issued NSW photo Firearm, Security Industry or

Commercial Agents and Private Inquiry Agents operator licence.

to supply a medical report before your licence is issued or renewed. This

A current photo identity card for the Australian Defence Force, excluding

will not be necessary if your licence is already subject to medical review

by Transport for NSW.

 

civilian staff or family.

 

 

 

The information given in this application form is correct at the time of printing

A Keypass issued by Australia Post with an expiry date on or after 1 October

2020 (whether under 18 or 18+).

 

but is subject to change without notice.

 

Catalogue No. 45070018 Form No. 1001 (03/2021)

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SENSITIVE: PERSONAL

 

1. Customer details

Family name

Given name(s)

Date of birth

 

 

Day / Month / Year

Gender: male

female

Residential address (must be in NSW)

Postcode

Mailing address (If different from your residential address. Your licence card will be sent to this address)

Postcode

Email address

Mobile number

Pensioner / Interstate - eligible for a free licence or transfer?

No

 

Yes

 

(Pensioner status must be validated online)

2.Are you an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia?

No What is your last date / /

of entry in AustraliaMonthDayYear

Evidence required. (Transport for NSW may verify permanent

Yes residency status online with the Department Home Affairs. For more information see our website).

3.Are you an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander?

This question is optional. Do not tick either box if you do not wish to answer it.

Answering this question is voluntary. Transport for NSW may use this information to develop driver licensing and vehicle registration services for Aboriginal people. Transport for NSW will not disclose this information without your consent unless authorised by law.

 

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

4. Do you

hold or have

you ever held a

licence

to drive

 

or ride or a NSW Photo Card/Proof of Age Card in NSW in the

 

above name or in another name?

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

Licence/Customer number

 

Yes

Give details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class of licence

 

 

Expiry date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/

/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day

Month

Year

Other name

5.Have you ever been disqualified, prohibited or refused from driving a motor vehicle/vessel or riding a motorcycle in NSW or elsewhere?

No

Yes

Give details

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Do you have a disqualification, cancellation, suspension or pending charge against you in NSW or elsewhere or is your licence subject to an appeal for driving, riding or Maritime boating offences?

No

Yes

Give details

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.Do you hold, or have you ever held, a licence or proof of such a licence, issued by another State, Territory or Country?

No

 

Yes

 

Give details and bring the most recent

 

 

 

 

 

 

licence, or documentary proof with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If it was issued by an Australian State or Territory it must be surrendered. The issuing authority will be advised and the licence destroyed.

If information needs to be verified, checks may take a number of days.

Note:

if you have held your driver or motorcycle rider licence for less than 3 years, you will receive a NSW provisional P1 or P2 licence. (Motorcycle rider P2 exemptions may apply)

you may be issued with a NSW provisional licence if your full first issue date is not displayed on your licence or documentary proof.

you may be issued with a NSW learner licence if your overseas licence cannot be validated.

State, Territory or Country

 

Licence number

 

 

 

First issue date

 

For vehicle types

/ /

Day Month Year

Expiry date

/ /

Day Month Year

If you have held any other licence not already declared please indicate the issuing State, Territory or Country.

You may be required to show documentary evidence of this licence.

8.What class of licence are you applying for?

C

 

Car

LR

 

Light rigid

HR

 

Heavy rigid

R

 

Motor

MR

 

Medium rigid

HC

 

Heavy combination

 

 

 

 

cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MC

 

Multi combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(B-double or road train)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.Would you like a NSW Photo Card issued with your NSW driver licence? (Fees may apply. Additional application form not required)

No

Yes

 

5yr

 

10yr

Please note: If you answer Yes to any question from 10 (a) and

(b)to 13 you may be required to provide a completed Transport for NSW medical form. Contact 13 22 13 to obtain a medical form.

10. Do you have (a) diabetes?

or

 

 

(b) epilepsy?

(a) No

 

 

 

 

 

 

(b) No

 

 

Yes

 

Controlled by:

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insulin

 

(Oral medication

 

 

Diet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(eg tablets)

 

 

(medical

not required)

11.Have you ever had attacks or giddiness, blackouts, fainting or other sudden periods of unconsciousness?

No Yes

Catalogue No. 45070018 Form No. 1001 (03/2021)

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12.Do you have any medical, physical or mental disabilities which may affect your driving?

No

Yes

What are they?

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.Do you regularly use drugs (such as stimulants or drugs of addiction) other than prescription medication, which may affect your driving?

No

Yes

What are they?

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.Will you be wearing glasses or contact lenses when driving or doing the eyesight test?

No

 

Yes

 

contact lenses

 

glasses

15.Do you have an eye or vision condition that may affect your driving? eg monocular vision, double vision, visual field defects, poor night vision.

No

Go to 17

Yes

Go to 16

16.Does wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses correct or control this condition?

No

 

Provide an eyesight report from an optometrist or doctor.

Yes

17. Declaration and Signature

It is a criminal offence under Part 5A of the Crimes Act 1900 to provide false or misleading information to Transport for NSW.

I declare that the contents of this application are true and correct

I acknowledge that is is an offence under the Road Transport Act 2013 to seek to obtain or renew a driver licence by false statement or dishonest means

Signature

Date

/ /

Day Month Year

Personal Information Collection Notice

Transport for NSW is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal and health information is managed according to law. Find out why we collect your personal information, including how we use and mange it, by reading our privacy statement at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/privacy-statement or phone 13 22 13 to request a copy.

18. Witness to applicant's signature

Required when you cannot provide an acceptable proof of identity document that shows your signature.

If witnessed by a parent or guardian they must attend our registry with you and show proof of their own identity.

Name of applicant (block letters)

Signature of applicant

Witness declaration

I certify that the applicant, whose name and signature appears above, has signed in the signature box above in my presence.

My personal information is being collected for verification of the applicant’s signature. It will be held by Transport for NSW.

My witnessing of the applicant’s signature is voluntary. My personal information held by Transport for NSW may be disclosed inside and outside NSW to verify the contents of this application.

Name of witness (block letters)

Signature of witness

Position of witness - Employer / school principal / bank manager / parent / guardian (cross out those not applicable)

Daytime contact phone of witness

Business address of witness (can be residential address of parent/guardian)

Postcode

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Office Use - BUNDLE A

Mailing address checked on DRIVES (if applicable)

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Proof of identity (must be produced with each visit)

Stand-alone or primary proof

 

Stand-alone or primary proof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Document number

 

Document number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Passport/Visa - date of issue or E/D

 

Passport/Visa - date of issue or E/D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary proof

Secondary proof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary proof - date of issue or E/D

Secondary proof - date of issue or E/D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POI seen - CSR Signature and Staff number

 

POI seen - CSR Signature and Staff number

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Stand-alone or primary proof

Document number

Passport/Visa - date of issue or E/D

Secondary proof

Secondary proof - date of issue or E/D

POI seen - CSR Signature and Staff number

Parent or Guardian Proof of Identity

Type of Proof

Eyesight test/Medical report

Pass without glasses or contacts

Pass with glasses or contacts

Eyesight/medical report

Eyesight test given

CSR Signature and Staff number

Private

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge Test / Hazard Perception Test / Driver Qualification Test (cross out whichever is not applicable)

Name of interpreter - if used

Name of interpreter - if used

Name of interpreter - if used

Interpreter's signature

Interpreter's authority

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Pass

 

Fail

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test supervisor's signature and Staff number

Interpreter's signature

Interpreter's authority

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Pass

 

Fail

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test supervisor's signature and Staff number

Interpreter's signature

Interpreter's authority

Confirm identity - Applicant's signature

Pass

 

Fail

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test supervisor's signature and Staff number

Driving test

Pass Fail Date

Testing officer's signature

Issued licence

Pass Fail Date

Testing officer's signature

Pass Fail Date

Testing officer's signature

Licence number

Class

Type

First NSW issue or Upgrade/Reissue

Date

Licence issued - CSR Signature and Staff number

NSW Photo Card

Photo Comparison

NSW Photo Card issued

(No application form required)

No stored image or not requested

Matched

Mismatched

UNCLASSIFIED

SENSITIVE: PERSONAL

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Form Characteristics

Fact Name Description
Residency Requirement To obtain a New South Wales (NSW) Licence, applicants must reside in NSW.
Proof of Identity Applicants must provide original documents to prove their identity, including current or expired NSW photo ID, along with supporting documents that demonstrate their name and signature.
Organ Donation Information Organ donation details are no longer recorded on the application form. For further information, visit donatelife.gov.au.
Medical Requirements Applicants may need to pass an eyesight test, knowledge test, and possibly a medical examination based on their health status.
Applicable Laws Governing laws include the Road Transport Act 2013 and the Crimes Act 1900 of New South Wales.

Guidelines on Utilizing Gnc Application

Filling out the GNC application form is a clear process that enables applicants to obtain and renew their driving licenses. It's essential to provide accurate information and the necessary documents to ensure a smooth application experience.

  1. Gather Personal Information: Collect your family name, given name(s), date of birth, gender, residential address, mailing address (if different), email address, and mobile number.
  2. Determine Eligibility: Check if you are eligible for a free license as a pensioner or if you hold an interstate license. Answer the question regarding Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
  3. Provide Identity Proof: Decide which documents you will use to verify your identity. Make sure these documents are originals and show your signature.
  4. Complete Medical Questions: Answer questions about any medical conditions that may affect your driving ability, including eyesight conditions and use of glasses or contacts.
  5. Specify License Type: Indicate what class of license you are applying for (e.g., car, light rigid, heavy rigid, motorcycle).
  6. Signature and Declaration: Sign and date the declaration, confirming all information is accurate and complete.
  7. Witness Signature: If applicable, obtain a witness signature confirming your identity if you do not have a suitable ID that shows your signature.
  8. Review the Form: Before submission, double-check all entries for accuracy and completeness.
  9. Submit the Application: Visit a service center to present your completed form along with the required documents for verification.

What You Should Know About This Form

What personal identification documents are required for the GNC application form?

You need to provide proof of identity each time you visit a service center. Acceptable documents include a Transport for NSW issued photo driver licence or NSW Photo Card. If you do not have these, you must present one original document from both list 1 and list 2. One of these must show your signature. All documents must be originals; copies or laminations are not acceptable.

Can I apply for a GNC licence if I am not a resident of NSW?

No, you must reside in New South Wales to obtain a NSW licence. Ensure that your residential address is within NSW when filling out the application form.

Are there any requirements for individuals who have changed their name?

If you have changed your name, you need to provide specific documents that show a connection between your previous and new names. Acceptable documents include a marriage certificate or a change of name certificate issued by the relevant authority. Ensure all documents are originals and not duplicates or copies.

Is there a provision for obtaining a free licence?

Yes, if you have a current NSW Pensioner Concession Card, a stamped Centrelink Confirmation of Concession Card, or a DVA Gold Card with certain endorsements, you may be eligible for a free licence. A current interstate licence may also be transferred to a NSW licence without fees.

What tests will I need to pass to get a driving licence?

How can I contact GNC for inquiries regarding my licence application?

You can visit the Transport for NSW website or call 13 22 13 for assistance. If hearing or speech impaired, you may require the National Relay Service to connect with the inquiry line.

What happens if my identity documents are not in English?

If your identity documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official translation. This should be provided by Multicultural NSW or the Translating and Interpreting Service of the Department of Home Affairs.

What should I do if I haven't held a driving licence for at least three years?

If you have held your driver or motorcycle licence for less than three years, you will receive a provisional P1 or P2 licence in NSW. Be prepared to surrender any Australian licences when applying, as this may require further verification.

Do I need to indicate my health status on the application form?

Yes. Questions regarding health conditions that may affect your driving ability, such as diabetes or epilepsy, must be answered. If necessary, you may be asked to provide a completed medical form from Transport for NSW.

Will my personal information be protected during the application process?

Transport for NSW is committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal information is collected and managed according to the law. For more details, you can refer to their privacy statement on their website.

Common mistakes

Filling out the Gnc Application form can be a daunting task, and it is easy to make mistakes that could delay the processing of your application. One common error is providing incorrect personal information. Applicants often misstate their name or date of birth. Such discrepancies can lead to verification issues, ultimately prolonging the application process.

Another frequent mistake involves documentation. Applicants sometimes fail to provide the required proof of identity. Missing or incorrect documents can result in immediate rejection of the application. It is essential to ensure that all submitted documents are originals and match the name provided on the application.

Incorrectly answering the citizenship or residency questions is also a common error. Some applicants misunderstand what evidence is needed to support their residency status. Failing to provide additional documentation when required can lead to complications later on, and potentially, a denial of the application.

Moreover, many individuals overlook the necessity of signature consistency across documents. The name and gender must align on both identity documents to avoid complications. If these details differ, it may raise questions about the applicant's identity, leading to unnecessary delays or even rejection.

When it comes to medical questions, some applicants respond inadequately or skip questions. It is crucial to thoroughly understand the questions regarding medical conditions and properly disclose relevant information. Failure to do so can lead to complications, especially if a condition affects driving capabilities.

Additionally, applicants sometimes neglect to double-check their application for completeness before submission. Omitting questions can return the application to the applicant, resulting in extra processing time. A simple review could prevent this hassle.

Lastly, misunderstanding the instructions regarding the submission of fees is another mistake that applicants frequently make. Some fail to include necessary payments or incorrectly interpret fee requirements, which can delay application processing. Being clear on payment instructions ensures that your application progresses smoothly.

Documents used along the form

The Gnc Application form is a crucial document for obtaining a driving license in New South Wales. However, several other forms and documents may also be required to support your application. Below is a list of commonly used forms and documents that accompany the Gnc Application form.

  • Proof of Identity Documents: These documents are essential as they verify your identity when applying for a license. Acceptable forms include a current Australian passport, a birth certificate, or a photo identity card issued by the government.
  • Change of Name Certificate: If you have legally changed your name, you must provide documents that connect your previous name to your new name. This could include marriage certificates or a deed poll.
  • Medical Report: A medical report may be required if you have certain health issues that could affect your ability to drive. This report is completed by a qualified medical professional.
  • Vision Test Results: Proof that you have passed an eyesight test is often required to ensure you meet the visual standards for driving.
  • Driver Knowledge Test Result: You may need to pass a knowledge test that assesses your understanding of road rules and safe driving practices. Proof of passing this test should be included in your application.
  • Observable Identity Document: If you cannot provide proof of identity through conventional means, you may need someone to witness your signature on the Gnc Application form, confirming your identity.

Having these documents ready can streamline the application process and reduce any delays. Before your visit, confirm any specific requirements to ensure all necessary paperwork is in order.

Similar forms

  • Driver’s License Application: Similar to the GNC application form, a driver's license application requires the applicant to provide personal identification details, including proof of residency and identity. Both processes involve confirming the applicant's eligibility to receive a license.
  • Passport Application: Like the GNC application, applying for a passport necessitates proof of identity and residency. Both documents emphasize the importance of providing original documents instead of copies.
  • Voter Registration Form: The voter registration form collects personal information to ensure eligible citizens can participate in elections. Similar to the GNC form, it recognizes identity verification as a critical component.
  • Social Security Card Application: The Social Security card application, akin to the GNC form, demands proof of identity and residency. Both forms necessitate the submission of original documents for verification purposes.
  • Medicare Enrollment Form: The Medicare enrollment process mirrors that of the GNC application by requiring applicants to submit identifying documents. Each process ensures that only qualified individuals receive benefits based on established criteria.
  • Vehicle Registration Application: Similar to the GNC application, vehicle registration entails providing personal identification information and residency proof to authenticate the applicant’s claim to vehicle ownership.
  • Occupational License Application: An occupational license application aligns with the GNC form as both processes require confirmation of identity and may involve additional steps for specific professional requirements.
  • Public Assistance Application: Applications for public assistance programs function similarly to the GNC application by gathering detailed personal information for verification of eligibility. Both applications stress the importance of accurate and truthful submissions as part of the process.

Dos and Don'ts

When filling out the GNC Application form, it’s essential to be thorough and accurate. Here’s a straightforward list of things to keep in mind:

  • Do provide all requested proof of identity documents. Originals are required, and they should show your signature.
  • Don’t use copies, certified copies, or laminated documents. Only original documentation is acceptable.
  • Do ensure all your names match across documents. Any discrepancies could delay your application.
  • Don’t forget to declare any previous licences or disqualifications. Being upfront can prevent issues later on.
  • Do double-check your contact information. Ensure your mailing address and mobile number are correct.
  • Don’t miss out on any required medical declarations. If you have health conditions, disclose them accurately.
  • Do read all the instructions carefully. Understanding the requirements fully can save you time and headaches.
  • Don’t submit the application without a witness signature if you lack acceptable proof of identity showing your signature.

Misconceptions

Misconception 1: The GNC application form requires organ donation details.

This is not true. The application form no longer collects information about organ donation. For more details, you can visit donatelife.gov.au.

Misconception 2: You can apply for a NSW licence if you don’t live in New South Wales.

Unfortunately, that’s incorrect. You must reside in NSW to be eligible for a NSW licence.

Misconception 3: Copies of identification documents are acceptable.

This is false. You need to provide original documents. Copies, certified copies, or laminated documents will not be accepted.

Misconception 4: You can use any document to prove your identity.

This is misleading. You need specific documents. For instance, your Transport for NSW issued photo driver licence or photo card is preferred.

Misconception 5: All documents need to show the same name and gender.

This is mostly true. However, if your name has changed, you can show a different name, but you’ll need the proper change of name documents.

Misconception 6: An expired driver licence is not useful.

This is not accurate. If your expired driver licence was issued within the last two years, it can be used to prove your identity.

Misconception 7: You need a medical report every time you apply.

This is not the case. A medical report is only necessary if you answer "Yes" to specific health-related questions on the application form.

Key takeaways

When filling out and utilizing the GNC Application form, there are several crucial points to keep in mind:

  • Proof of Identity is Essential: To obtain a New South Wales licence, applicants must provide original documents that confirm their identity. Typically, this includes a current or recently expired Transport for NSW driver licence or photo card. If you lack these, you must submit documents from two specified lists, ensuring that at least one shows your signature and both match in name and gender.
  • Clear Documentation for Name Changes: If your name has changed, proper documentation is required. This may include a marriage certificate, divorce document, or a change of name certificate. Documents must demonstrate a clear connection between your previous and new names, and only original versions are acceptable.
  • Medical and Vision Testing: Some applicants may need to undergo medical and eyesight examinations as part of the process. Questions within the application inquire about any medical conditions that could affect driving ability. Honesty in answering these questions is vital, as it is a legal requirement.
  • Understanding Fees and Eligibility: Certain individuals may qualify for a free licence, such as those holding a current Pensioner Concession Card or a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. Be aware of eligibility criteria, as well as any potential fees associated with the application.