Can I Get a CRN from Centrelink with a Expired Learners Licence?

Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 18:33
Last edited 29/04/2021 - 22:57 by 1 other user

I'm currently in the process of trying to get a CRN from Centrelink and wasn't able to apply online because my learner's licence was expired.

Is there are a way to get a CRN without possessing a current driver's licence?

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  • jsb on 29/04/2021 - 18:38
    +4

    What did Centrelink say when you called them?

    • BattleSpunk on 29/04/2021 - 19:11
      +5

      Please hold, your call is important to us, you are customer number #89 in queue, your estimated wait time is 17 hours.

      • pharkurnell on 29/04/2021 - 21:26
        +2

        then they hang up on you as they answer.

    • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 19:14

      Weren't able to call them unfortunately

      • kiitos on 30/04/2021 - 07:38

        Why not?

        • Eccend on 30/04/2021 - 12:39

          started applying after the call hours and the line is usually busy when I'm awake :(

    • Butt Scratcher on 29/04/2021 - 19:37
      +1

      Told him to ask the people over at ozbargain OFC

  • PissLUR on 29/04/2021 - 18:42
    +3

    passport? birth certificate?

    You’ll need 1 of these documents:

    Australian birth certificate
Australian citizenship certificate
current Australian passport
Australian visa.

    You’ll also need 1 of these documents:

    Australian Citizenship by Descent Certificate
Australian driver licence
ImmiCard issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
    • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 19:13

      The problem I'm facing is the two sections, since I only have an expired driver license for the second section

      • PissLUR on 29/04/2021 - 19:25
        +1

        so you cant apply online.

      • avoidfullprice on 29/04/2021 - 19:55
        +2

        How long ago did it expired?

        In NSW you can get a proof of age card with expired driver licence.

        Then use that proof of age to apply for Centrelink?

        • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 19:59

          It expired 8 months ago?

          • Butt Scratcher on 29/04/2021 - 20:09
            +1

            @Eccend: Not my problem, and even I read the first part… 8 months is less than 2 years…

            What is stopping you from just renewing it? Everyone needs some form of ID card in Australia anyway. If you can't renew it, then get a photo card as suggested

            • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 20:17

              @Butt Scratcher: The main problem that's stopping me mostly is that I have to retake the learner's test to renew my license, and I can't book anything until June. Even with the photo card apparently it takes 10 business days for them to post it so was looking for a quicker alternative if there was one.

              • Butt Scratcher on 29/04/2021 - 20:27
                +1

                @Eccend: You've already let it expire for 8 months, don't procrastinate even further. I did a bit of searching in my area and literally found a spot for tomorrow at 11am.

                Also, with a digital licence you don't need to wait for it to come. If they don't require you to upload a photo of it as part of the verification, then good, you already know your licence number

                • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 21:12

                  @Butt Scratcher: Yeah I searched around for areas within 2 hours but unfortunately they were all booked :( But yeah I should definitely get on to renewing it.

                  With the digital verification they require you to put in the license expiry date so unfortunately can't use that

                  • Butt Scratcher on 30/04/2021 - 13:48

                    @Eccend: The expiration is X years from when you get it. L's has an expiration of 5 years was it?

                    So say you complete your L's and get it on 30/4/2021, then it expires on 30/4/2026

                    • Eccend on 30/04/2021 - 14:15

                      @Butt Scratcher: So you're saying I can register as soon as I pass the test right? Yeah I'm gonna find a time to book the test and get it done soon

                      • Butt Scratcher on 30/04/2021 - 14:48

                        @Eccend: I don't know how the backends of it works, but you definitely have a valid licence the day you pass/received your licence. That's why they give you that paper slip while you wait for your licence to come

  • AndyC1 on 29/04/2021 - 18:51

    Google "australia identity check 100 points" and read…

  • penguincat on 29/04/2021 - 18:58
    +1

    If you don't have the required info to do it online you will just have to do it in person.

    https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/topics/if-w… Pretty much is the full list of what they accept in person. If they did accept an expired document/s online they would likely still require you to visit in person anyway.

    • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 19:14

      Any chance I could give them a call instead? Provided I manage to get a call…

      • pharkurnell on 29/04/2021 - 21:27
        +3

        Why are you so against going in there to prove who you are?

      • xuqi on 29/04/2021 - 22:13

        No, you're going to need provide what's requested to obtain it.

        Any reason why you can't/won't take the easier option of going in for a visit?

        • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 23:16
          +1

          Mainly because of time and transport since I can't drive to nearest centrelink, and also wanted to check beforehand whether I had enough documentation so I didn't go in and then instantly get rejected cause I have an expired drivers license

    • Eccend on 29/04/2021 - 19:15

      Welp, pretty screwed for the primary documents section

  • OzHunterNSW on 30/04/2021 - 12:10

    You don't need a license to be on the dole

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