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If you live in Western Australia, you can renew your driver's licence as early as three or six months before its expiry date. You can do this by paying by mail, in person, or online. If your licence has expired, you are not allowed to drive, but you can renew your licence at any participating Australia Post Office, as long as it has not been expired for more than six months and you have your renewal notice with you. If your licence has expired by more than six months but less than five years, you will need to attend a Driver and Vehicle Service (DVS) centre, regional DoT office, or agent and provide primary and secondary proof of identification, among other requirements.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Renewal notice | Sent by post, or via email or BPAY view |
| Renewal period | As early as 3 or 6 months before expiry date |
| Renewal methods | By post, in person, or online |
| Renewal locations | Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent, Australia Post Office, or online |
| Renewal fees | 1-year or 5-year fee, licence re-establishment fee of $31 if expired for more than 6 months |
| Additional requirements | Primary and secondary proof of identification, Driver's Licence Application Form (DLA1), eyesight test and medical assessments if expired for more than 6 months but less than 5 years |
| Processing time | Up to 15 business days to receive a new driver's licence card |
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What You'll Learn
- Where to renew: Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office, or Australia Post PhotoPoint location?
- Payment methods: Pay by post, in person, or online
- Renewal timing: Renew as early as 6 months before expiry, or within 6 months after
- Required documents: Primary and secondary proof of identification, renewal notice, and payment receipt
- Additional requirements: New photograph and signature every 10 years, and medical assessment if applicable
Where to renew: Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office, or Australia Post PhotoPoint location
If your Western Australian driver's licence has expired, you will need to renew it in person. You can do this at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, a regional Department of Transport (DoT) office, or an Australia Post PhotoPoint location.
DVS centres and regional DoT offices are located across Western Australia. You can find your nearest centre or office by searching online or calling the DVS customer service line on 13 11 56. When you visit a DVS centre or DoT office, you will need to bring original copies of primary and secondary proof of identity, at least one of which must include your signature. If your name has changed, you will also need to provide original documents that prove your change of name. If your licence has expired by more than six months but less than five years, you will also need to complete a Driver's Licence Application Form (DLA1), undergo an eyesight test and any required medical assessments, and pay the appropriate licence fee(s).
Australia Post PhotoPoint locations are found in participating Australia Post Offices. You can renew your driver's licence at an Australia Post PhotoPoint location provided your licence has not expired for more than six months and you have your renewal notice with you. If you need to update your photograph and signature, you will need to pay in person at an Australia Post PhotoPoint location.
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Payment methods: Pay by post, in person, or online
You can renew your Western Australian driver's licence by paying via the following methods:
Pay by post
You can pay for your driver's licence renewal by post. If your licence has expired, you will need to provide your renewal notice when you renew your licence at a participating Australia Post Office.
Pay in person
You can pay in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent, or Australia Post PhotoPoint location. If you need to update your photograph and signature, you must pay in person.
Pay online
You can also renew your licence online, even if it has expired by up to five years. You can pay online with a Visa or Mastercard. When you renew online, you can print a receipt and your temporary licence or have it sent to a nominated email address.
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Renewal timing: Renew as early as 6 months before expiry, or within 6 months after
In Western Australia, you can renew your driver's licence as early as six months before it expires. This can be done by calling 13 11 56 or by visiting your nearest Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent. You can also renew your licence by paying by post or online. If you choose to renew your licence by mail, you can only pay by calling 1300 655 322 or through the online process.
If your licence has expired, you are not allowed to drive. However, you have six months after the expiry date to renew your licence. If your licence has been expired for less than six months, you can renew it at any participating Australia Post Office, provided you have your renewal notice with you.
If your licence has been expired for more than six months but less than five years, you will need to visit a DVS centre, regional DoT office or agent and provide primary and secondary proof of identification. You will also need to complete a Driver's Licence Application Form (DLA1) and undergo an eyesight test and any other necessary medical assessments. You will then need to pay the appropriate licence fee(s).
If your licence has been expired for more than five years, you may need to reapply for a new licence.
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Required documents: Primary and secondary proof of identification, renewal notice, and payment receipt
To renew an expired driver's licence in Western Australia, you will need to provide several documents, including primary and secondary proof of identification, your renewal notice, and payment receipt. Here are the details:
Primary and Secondary Proof of Identification:
You will need to provide original copies of both primary and secondary proof of identity. At least one of these documents must include your signature. Accepted forms of primary identification typically include a birth certificate, passport, or citizenship certificate. Secondary identification can include a bank statement, utility bill, or government benefit statement. If your name has legally changed, you must also provide official documents to support this, such as a marriage certificate or name change certificate.
Renewal Notice:
Before your driver's licence expires, the Department of Transport (DoT) will send you a renewal notice by post. You can also choose to receive this notice via email or BPAY view. This notice will inform you of the necessary steps for renewal, including whether you need to update your photograph and signature.
Payment Receipt:
You can renew your licence by paying the licence renewal fee. Payments can be made online using Visa or Mastercard, or in person at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office, or Australia Post PhotoPoint location. If you are unable to make the payment yourself, a third party can make the renewal payment on your behalf, either in person or over the phone. However, they must provide the driver's licence holder's full name, licence number, and date of birth. It's important to note that transaction receipts will be posted to the licence holder and not to the third party.
Remember, it is illegal to drive with an expired driver's licence in Western Australia. Ensure you renew your licence promptly and have all the required documents ready to avoid any delays in the renewal process.
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Additional requirements: New photograph and signature every 10 years, and medical assessment if applicable
When renewing an expired driver's license in Western Australia, you may be required to submit a new photograph and signature. In Western Australia, driver's licenses are valid for one or five years, depending on the license fee paid. However, drivers must update their photograph and signature every ten years.
To update your photograph and signature, you must visit an Australia Post PhotoPoint location or a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office, or agent, and have your picture taken and signature captured. You will also need to provide original copies of primary and secondary proof of identity, at least one of which must include your signature. If you have legally changed your name, you must provide original documents to that effect.
In addition, certain types of licenses or drivers with medical conditions may require a medical assessment to renew their license. Holders of particular license types, such as taxi, small charter, or driving instructor licenses, may need to prove their fitness to drive to the Department of Transport (DoT). Similarly, drivers with medical conditions must satisfy the DoT of their fitness to drive.
If you are required to complete a medical assessment, you will receive a Fitness to Drive Declaration (FTDD) form around 12 weeks before your license expires. You must complete, sign, and return this form to the DoT using the provided reply-paid envelope. Your health practitioner will then complete a medical assessment form (M107A) and send it directly to the DoT. The DoT will determine your suitability to hold a driver's license based on the medical advice provided.
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Frequently asked questions
You can renew your license as early as six months before the expiry date.
You can renew your license by paying through the mail, in person, or online.
You will need to provide primary and secondary proof of identification. At least one of these documents must include your signature.
You can renew your license at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) center, regional DoT office, or agent or Australia Post PhotoPoint location.
