IDLV documents for notary public services
Trying to convert your Indian Drivers Licence to an Australian Drivers Licence but the name on your Indian Passport and your Indian Drivers Licence are different? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many Indians face this same issue and fortunately, we offer a very simple solution.What's the problem with the Indian Drivers Licence in Australia?
Actually, there's no problem. In most states, you're able to drive on your Indian Drivers Licence for a limited time (please check with the driving authority first). However, if you want to convert your Indian Drivers Licence to an Australian Drivers Licence, this is where it can become a little more challenging.Many Indians have their licence issued in the name that appears on their school records, being their primary form of identification at the time the licence is issued. The name that appears on those records or documentation is not their full legal name and could reflect social names or abbreviations. Later in life, if they obtain a passport, their passport is generally issued in their formal and full legal name.
If you haven't done so already, have a look at the IDLV Checklist.
https://www.vfsglobal.com/india/australia/consular_miscellaneous/pdf/IDLV-Checklist.pdf
Under Section B, if there's any difference between the name that appears on your Indian Passport and your Indian Drivers Licence, you need to consider Option 1 or Option 2 - and generally speaking, it's easier/cheaper for most people in Australia to choose Option 1.
Option 1 - Notary Public Services and Apostille
Choosing Option 1 for notary public services and the apostille, you will need to prove that you are the one and the same person in your Indian Passport and your Indian drivers Licence. Your documents must have your photograph and your photograph in both documents must be similar enough to recognise that you are the one and the same person and your date of birth must be the same. If there are other differences like your father's name or your address, you may need to check with VFSIf you need the power of attorney and the photographs and fingerprints to be sealed separately as two different documents, then additional costs will apply.
To obtain a quote on our notary public services for India, please visit https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/notary-fees/.
Acknowledgements
This blog is supported and maintained by Phang Legal. Phang Legal is a leading provider of notary public services in Sydney. With offices conveniently located in Parramatta, Phang Legal supports and services the Indian community across Sydney with readily available and easily accessible notary public services at highly competitive rates.
For more information regarding notary public services for documents going to India, view our notary publications at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/jurisdiction/india-notary/.
Frequently asked questions regarding our notary public services can also be found at https://www.notary-parramatta.com.au/faqs/.
For Hindi to English translation services by NAATI accredited translators, see https://hindi-naati-translation.blogspot.com.au/.
Notary Public
Ern Phang is the solicitor director of Phang Legal and a notary public. Ern regularly writes about his experiences as a notary public, including the kinds of problems and solutions that his clients face when sending documents to India.
IMPORTANT: the information in this article is correct at the time of publication, however the law constantly changes. This means you should always refer to the most recent articles because we try to update this blog on a regular basis with the most current information.
