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QBCC Photo ID licence card

The QBCC is engaging with other Queensland Government agencies to include QBCC licences on the Queensland Government Digital Licence App in the near future. This work aims to provide licensees with increased anti-fraud protections and deliver secure and contemporary photo identification options for QBCC's licensees. In a future state, new capabilities will include the introduction of a digital QBCC licence credential in the existing Queensland Government Digital Licence app.

In preparation for this, QBCC Act licence application forms have undergone a comprehensive review, using industry feedback and insights, and the requirement to collect applicant photos has been added to support new photo-ID licence cards. 

How does this impact me?

Learn more about the recent changes and what they mean for you.

The QBCC’s redesigned QBCC Act licence application forms are now available via our service centres and to download from our website. You will need to provide two certified passport sized photos to support your application.

Old versions of the forms will no longer be accepted.

The QBCC digital licence is expected to be available to all eligible licensees from late 2025 in the existing Queensland Government Digital Licence app.

The QBCC digital licence is expected to be available to all eligible licensees from late 2025 in the existing Queensland Government Digital Licence app.

In addition, the QBCC is considering how to deliver photo licence requirements to existing licensees in the most cost-effective way.

A small-scale trial was undertaken with selected licensees to inform delivery of photo licensing requirements to all existing licensees. Further information about the outcomes will be provided at a later date. 

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Last reviewed: 30 Jun 2025 Last published: 30 Jun 2025
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