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Information for schools about student ID

Victorian schools can get their student ID Transport Victoria approved, allowing students to use it to qualify for concession mykis.

A Transport Victoria Approved School Student ID is accepted as students’ entitlement to buy student passes and concession fares.

The ID is only available at schools that have had their ID cards approved by Transport Victoria, to ensure they meet our fraud-prevention requirements. Transport Victoria Approved School Student ID cards must be digitally colour printed using card-printing hardware. Handmade or laminated cards won't be accepted.

The existing Transport Victoria ID will remain an option for students whose schools choose not to participate.

Schools wanting to participate also need to agree to the Intellectual Property Licence Deed Poll (PDF) which states the terms and conditions of using the PTV logo over a 24-month period.

Follow these steps to have your School ID approved by Transport Victoria

Step 1

Design your ID card keeping in mind that a professional quality and durability is required. Hand-drawn, desktop-produced proofs will not be accepted. The card design needs to include:

School name
Student name
Student photo
An expiry date not exceeding 28 February after the child is supposed to finish year 12. This means schools aren't required to print new cards each year. For example, if a student begins Year 7 in 2026, then the maximum card expiry date would be 29/02/2032.
School name inserted in the intellectual property authorisation line.
A 7mm high x 29mm wide space for the Transport Victoria logo (white background only).
Any other information the school requires.

Once you have a proof in PDF format and you've completed the Intellectual Property Licence Deed Poll (PDF), email both documents to Ticketing Services.

Step 2

If approved, we will email you with the logo for you to add onto your card design.

Once complete, print the students’ ID cards.

Step 3

Distribute the Transport Victoria Approved School Student ID to your students to carry when they travel. They’ll need it as proof of entitlement to concession fares or to buy a student pass.

Students should register their myki to protect their card’s balance if it’s lost or stolen. If the registered myki is lost or stolen, the student must return to the place of issuance to get a replacement myki pass issued.

Step 4

Because use of the Transport Victoria logo is valid for 24 months, schools need to reapply to continue using the Transport Victoria logo. Get further information and any changes to the requirements of use by emailing Ticketing Services.