Renew your driver's licence (standard)

Expired driver's licence

Licence expired less than 6 months ago

If your licence expired 6 months ago or less, you can renew it:

• online
• via DoTDirect
• using BPAY®
• by post
• at a participating Australia Post Office (you must bring your renewal notice)
• by calling 13 11 56 (only if no photo is required)
• in person at a DTMI service centre or regional agent (you'll need to provide primary and secondary proof of identity)

Licence expired between 6 months and 5 years ago

You’ll need to attend a DTMI service centre or regional agent and:

• provide primary and secondary proof of identity
• complete a Driver’s licence application (Form DLA1) - PDF 
• pass an eyesight test and undergo any medical assessments required, and 
• pay a renewal fee for a 1 or 5 year period.

If you are temporarily out of WA and unable to present in person, you can send the following documents by post:

• A completed Drivers licence application (Form DLA1).
• The results of an eyesight test that satisfy the corresponding requirements.
• Payment for the driver's licence renewal fee by cheque or money order.
• A completed Photo Kit – Form E13 - PDF, if a new photo or signature is required.
• Certified copies of your primary and secondary proof of identity.
• One (1) of the following proof of residency documents that contains your full name and current WA residential address:
  • Current residential tenancy agreement or mortgage contract.
  • Official document, written correspondence or rates notice from a local government agency, less than 12 months old. 
  • Australian utilities account or notice, such as a gas, water, electricity or telephone bill, less than 12 months old.
  • Original Australian Tax Office Tax Notice of Assessment Letter, less than 12 months old.
  • Official written correspondence from Medicare, less than 12 months old. 
  • Official written correspondence or evidence of electoral enrolment with the WA Electoral Commission, less than 12 months old. 
  • Current residential tenancy agreement or official written correspondence from the Department of Housing/Housing Authority WA. 
  • Hospital admission, discharge document or official written correspondence from the WA Department of Health, less than 12 months old. 
  • Official written correspondence from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, less than 12 months old.
  • Official written correspondence from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or Disability Services Commission, less than 12 months old. 
  • Official written correspondence or payment summary from Services Australia or Centrelink, less than 12 months old. 
  • Evidence of enrolment from a recognised WA educational institution, less than 12 months old.

Licence expired more than 5 years ago

If your licence has expired by more than 5 years, you’ll need to reapply for your driver’s licence.

You'll need to attend a DTMI service centre or regional agent and:

• provide primary and secondary proof of identity
• complete a Driver’s licence application (Form DLA1) - PDF
• pass an eyesight test and undergo any medical assessments required
• pass the relevant theory test
• pass a practical driving assessment
• pay an application and licensing fee.