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Queensland driver's licence and photo card photo
In Queensland the photo on a driver's licence, and on the government photo card used as proof of age, is taken by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) when you apply or when your photo is due for renewal. You do not supply a photo, so there is no file or print to prepare: you turn up with your identity documents and the officer photographs you. This page explains when a new photo is needed, what to expect at the counter and what it costs.
- Photo
- Taken at the counter
- Bring a photo?
- No
- Also covers
- Queensland Photo Identification Card
Check the official source. Fees as reported from qld.gov.au by search on 2026-10-29. The seven-year photo update point is an approximation of TMR's 6 years 11 months rule quoted for blue cards; not re-confirmed for licences.
How it works
- Visit a TMR customer service centre (or a Queensland Government Agent Program office in regional areas).
- Bring your identity documents; TMR links your photo to your customer reference number (CRN).
- Have your photo and signature captured. TMR asks you to update your photo when it is more than about seven years old.
- Pay the fee; your licence and the digital licence in the Queensland Digital Licence app use the same photo.
About the photo
- The same TMR photo is used for the Queensland blue card, so updating it at TMR updates both.
- The Adult Proof of Age card (now the Queensland Photo Identification Card) is also photographed at TMR.
- People outside Queensland can use TMR's remote photo forms (F5342 for new customers, F5399 for existing customers) for blue card purposes; check TMR's digital photo requirements on the form.
Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Driver licence, 1 year | $94.65 (check) |
| Driver licence, 5 years | $212.00 (check) |
Figures as published on the official fee page and reported by a web search on 2026-10-29; the page itself was not re-opened, so check the current amount before you go. The page lists costs as at 1 July 2026.
Current fees on the official site
Why this site has no tool for it
This site only makes photos for documents that accept a photo you supply. Here the photo is taken at the counter, so a file or print you bring is not used, and selling one would be misleading. For documents that do take your own photo, such as passports, many visas and some working with children checks, use the ID photo hub or the photo maker.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own passport photo instead?
No. The agency photographs you at the counter so the photo on the card is captured under its own lighting and identity checks. A printed or digital photo you bring is not used.
What should I wear for the photo?
Anything you would wear for a passport photo: plain clothing, hair off the face, no hat or sunglasses. Religious head coverings are fine if the whole face is visible.
Can I keep my glasses on?
Usually the counter officer will ask you to remove glasses if there is glare or the frames cover your eyes. If you wear glasses for driving, the licence records that as a condition regardless of the photo.
Why is there no photo tool for this card?
There is nothing to make: the photo is taken by the agency. This page explains the process and costs; use the passport photo tools on this site only for documents that accept a photo you supply.
Sources
Rules on this page last verified against these sources on 29 October 2026. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.