From 80 years of age, you'll need to undergo an annual medical assessment with your doctor before you can renew your driver's licence.
Alternatively, you can choose to surrender your licence or any of the vehicle classes you no longer want.
What you need to do
You’ll receive a Medical Assessment Certificate - Senior driver's licence renewal declaration (Form M108A) in the post, approximately 12 weeks before your driver's licence is due to expire.
You’ll then need to take the following steps:
Step 1: Complete and sign declaration form
Complete and sign the driving history, medical questions sections of Medical Assessment Certificate - Senior driver's licence renewal declaration (Form M108A) - PDF.
Step 2: Book a medical examination
Book and undergo a medical examination with your doctor to assess your fitness to drive.
Be sure to bring all required forms, a list of any medications you take, and any visual or hearing aids you use to your appointment.
You’ll need to undergo a commercial standard medical assessment, if you hold a:
Step 3: Doctor submits forms on your behalf
Your doctor will then complete the forms and submit to DTMI via email at driverservices@transport.wa.gov.au or by post, marked "Confidential", to:
Driver Services
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
GPO Box R1290
PERTH WA 6844
If you're required to take a driving test
Following your medical assessment, your doctor may request you undertake and pass a practical driving assessment (PDA) before your licence is renewed.
You’ll need to book and pass an annual PDA before your licence is renewed if:
- your doctor requests you take a PDA
- you are 85 years or older and wish to retain your licence for a Light Rigid (LR) class or higher-class vehicle.
You can book a PDA:
- in person at a DTMI service centre or regional agent, or
- by phone on 13 11 56.
If you pass the PDA, you’ll be sent your new licence card or a licence renewal notice.
Find out more about the PDA in the Driving Techniques for Safer Drivers - A Senior’s Guide to the Practical Driving Assessment (Booklet) - PDF
Fees
Pensioner and senior driver's licence standard fees
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Driver licence fee: 1 year Pensioner or Senior | $17.20 |
| Driver licence fee: 5 years Pensioner or Senior | $86.00 |
Aged Pensioners driver's licence fees
Your renewal notice must be validated by DTMI either through our online services, via DoTDirect, by calling 13 11 56 or presented to a DTMI centre or regional agent even if no fee is payable.
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Driver licence fee: 1 year Aged Pensioners | No fee |
| Driver licence fee: 5 years Aged Pensioners | No fee |
Pensioner and senior driver's licence forced by condition fees
If you have a medical condition or occupational endorsement on your driver's licence which requires DTMI to set a driver's licence renewal period other than the standard 1 to 5 years, then the fees you are required to pay are stated as follows.
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Driver licence fee: 1 year Pensioner or Senior forced by condition | $17.20 |
| Driver licence fee: 2 years Pensioner or Senior forced by condition | $34.40 |
| Driver licence fee: 3 years Pensioner or Senior forced by condition | $51.60 |
| Driver licence fee: 4 years Pensioner or Senior forced by condition | $68.80 |
If you're deemed fit to drive
If your doctor confirms that you’re fit to drive and you meet the safe driving standards, you’ll be sent your new licence card or a licence renewal notice.
You must visit a DTMI service centre or regional agent and provide your renewal notice to update your licence record even if you don’t need to pay a fee.
You can pay your licence renewal:
- in person, at a DTMI service centre or regional agent or PhotoPoint location
- via DoTDirect
- via BPAY®
- by phone on 13 11 56
- by post.
If you need to update your photograph and signature, you'll need to pay in person.
If you're deemed unfit to drive
If you don’t pass the medical assessment or meet the standards for safe driving, you won’t be able to renew your licence.
You’ll be notified in writing of the outcome and your rights of appeal. In some cases, you may be required to provide further information to support your case against the outcome.
Once your driver’s licence has expired, you’re no longer legally permitted to drive.
It's always recommended that you follow any advice given by your doctor about your driving.
Alternatives to driving
In WA, seniors can travel for free on all Transperth services between 9am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
All you need is a Seniors, Pensioner or Veterans SmartRider.
Find out more on the Road Safety Commission website or Transperth website.
WA photocard
A WA Photo Card is an official form of photo ID you can use to prove your identity if you don’t have a valid WA driver’s licence.
You can choose to include your address on the card or not, or to have 2 cards with one showing your address and one without.
WA Photo Cards are valid for 5 years.
Find out how to apply for a WA Photo Card.
Licence concession for seniors
You may be entitled to concession for your driver’s licence renewal fee if you meet the requirements.
You can receive a 100% rebate on your licence renewal fee if you are the primary holder of either a:
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs and receive the Age Pension
- WA Seniors Card and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs
- Veteran Affairs Veteran Card (Gold) marked with Totally or Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) or Extreme Disablement Adjustment (EDA)
- letter confirming you receive Special Rate Disability Pension from either under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 or the Veterans’ Entitlement Act 1986.
You can receive a 50% rebate on your licence renewal fee if you’re the primary holder of either a:
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Veteran’s Affairs
- WA Seniors Card
If you already hold a driver's licence concession, your renewal will be calculated and issued with the fee concession stated on the renewal notice.
How to apply for a concession
In person
You’ll need to visit a DTMI service centre or regional agent and:
- submit a completed Application for concession form (Form C1) - PDF
- provide original primary and secondary proof of identity
- provide your concession card/s or digital wallet.
By post
You'll need to send:
- a completed Application for concession form (Form C1) - PDF
- certified copies of primary and secondary proof of identity
- certified copies of the front and back of your concession card/s.
Via post to:
Customer Contact Centre
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
GPO Box R1290
Perth WA 6844