Indian Driver License Verification (IDLV) Checklist: Section A: Standard Documents You Staff
Indian Driver License Verification (IDLV) Checklist: Section A: Standard Documents You Staff
Indian Driver License Verification (IDLV) Checklist: Section A: Standard Documents You Staff
application.
Is the Name on your License Different from the Name on your Current Valid Passport and letter
issued by License authority?
o The License Verification Certificate will only be issued in the Exact Name as per your
drivers License. The name on your application form and License must be exactly the
same. The order of name, middle name and surname in the online application form should
also be in exact order as mentioned in the License. Any salutation will be considered as a
part of the name.
o Example of what is defined as difference in names and not acceptable.
1. Name on License Venkatesh K Nath
2. Name on passport Venkatesh Kamal Nath
3. Name on License Smitaben Shah
Name on Passport Smita Rajesh Shah
4. Name of License Miss Vinita Singh
Name of Authority letter Km Vinita Singh
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Note: Please print out a copy of this checklist, Sign and submit the same along with your application.
In summary the names on the License, Authority letter and Passport need to be exactly the
same. If not follow the procedure below:
Option 1:
Have a Public Notary in Australia confirms that both names [name on License and on the
Passport] clearly stated in full on the affidavit belong to one and the same person.
o This document must then be apostilled by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Office [DFAT] in Australia.
o Once the apostille stamp is completed, the India Driver License Verification Application
form may be submitted at an Indian passport and visa services centre along with a copy of
this apostilled document.
o The License Verification Certificate will only be issued in the name as it appears on the
License.
Option 2:
Have an affidavit made from the court in India, confirming that both names [Name on License
and on the Passport] clearly stated in full on the affidavit belong to one and the same person.
o Have this notarised in India.
o Notarised affidavit can be signed ONLY by the applicant or father / mother of applicant. In
case affidavit is signed by Father / Mother of applicant, a copy of passport / Pan Card of
signatory needs to be provided.
o The Original Affidavit must then be attested by the Consulate/ High Commission. This
service is to be done first as a miscellaneous service at Indian Passport and Visa Services
Centre. (http://www.vfsglobal.com/india/australia/attestation_of_documents.html)
o 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.
o The License Verification Certificate will only be issued in the name as it appears on the
License.
o
High Commission or Consulate General of India may seek more information or documents if
necessary to process the application.
The applicant hereby confirms that he/she has read the above, ticked the boxes against documents
submitted & ensures that all the necessary documentation has been submitted.
VFS Officer (Name & Sign)
_____________________________
__________________________
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Note: Please print out a copy of this checklist, Sign and submit the same along with your application.
Card Number
Card Type
(Tick appropriate
box)
Cardholders name
(As printed on Card)
Cardholders
Signature
Applicants Passport
Number
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