ACT Proof of Identity Card

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ACT Proof of Identity card
ACT Proof of Identity Card.jpg
The front and back of an ACT Proof of Identity card
Type photo card
Issued byFlag of the Australian Capital Territory.svg  Australian Capital Territory
PurposeIdentification
EligibilityResidents of the ACT aged 18 or over
ExpirationNo expiry
Cost$7

The Australian Capital Territory Proof of Identity Card is a voluntary identity photo card available to all residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia [1] The purpose is mainly to access restricted services for people over the age of 18 or to prove identity for those without a driver's licence.

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References

  1. "Proof of Identity cards". Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2017.