Place a tick in the checkbox as applicable.

Section A: Standard Requirement You Staff

Section B: Additional Documents You Staff


Checklist: Must be completed, signed & attached with your application.
Effective: 17/07/2013

India Drivers Licence Verification Checklist






























C/AUS/IND/16 IDLV 1/2 17/07/2013
Complete application form online. (Miscellaneous Services and Affidavit Form)
Ensure the documents are completed accurately and signed where needed
Photo copy of your Indian passport [ First & Last page of your Indian passport and
Endorsement page in case of a name change endorsement]
Fathers Name on the application form should be exactly as per the Driving License
One photograph of 2 inch x 2 inch. See photo specification on the website under
Indian Drivers Licence verification section for details (1 pasted on the form).
Original Valid Driving License
Original Letter from the License issuing authority in India confirming that the
License was issued by them.
- letter should be issued within last 6 months [Older than 6 months not
acceptable]
- Name sequence on authority letter should match with License.
- Letter must contain the seal and stamp of the issuing authority including the
city.

Applicable Fees- Review the Fee calculator on www.vfs-in-au.net

Is the Name on your Licence Different from the Name on your Current Valid
O The Licence Verification Certificate will only be issued in the Exact Name as
per your drivers Licence. The name on your application form and Licence
must be exactly the same. Any salutation will be considered as a part of the
name.
O Example of what is defined as difference in names and not acceptable.
Name on Licence Venkatesh K Nath
Name on passport Venkatesh Kamal Nath
Name on Licence Smitaben Shah
Name on Passport Smita Rajesh Shah
Name of Licence Miss Vinita Singh
Name of Authority letter Km Vinita Singh
In summary the names on the Licence, Authority letter and Passport need to be
exactly the same. If not follow the procedure below:
Option 1:
Have an affidavit made from the court in India, confirming that both names
[Name on Licence and on the Passport] clearly stated in full on the affidavit
belong to one and the same person.
Have this notarised in India.
The Original Affidavit must then be attested by the Consulate/ High
Commission. This service is to be done first and directly at the Consulate/ High
Commission as a miscellaneous service.

For applications sent by post/courier do not send a return post/courier envelope. (Postal/courier processing
fee includes the return delivery).
























The Applicant here by confirms that he/she has read the above, ticked the boxes against document
submitted; ensures that all the necessary documentation has been submitted. The applicant also confirms
having read and understood the terms and conditions of services as displayed at www.vfs-in-au.net

VFS Officer (Name & Signature) Applicant (Name & Signature)


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Helpful Links:

http://www.publicnotary.com.au/
http://www.dfat.gov.au

















C/AUS/IND/16 IDLV 2/2 17/07/2013


Once the affidavit attestation is completed, the Indian Drivers License
verification application form may be submitted at an Indian Passport and Visa
Services Centre along with a copy of this affidavit.
The Licence Verification Certificate will only be issued in the name as it

Option 2:
Have a Public Notary in Australia confirms that both names [name on Licence
and on the Passport] clearly stated in full on the affidavit belong to one and the
This document must then be authenticated by the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade Office [DFAT] in Australia.
Once the authentication is completed, the India Drivers Licence Verification
Application form may be submitted at an Indian passport and visa services centre
along with a copy of this authenticated document.
The Licence Verification Certificate will only be issued in the name as it