Change my address

It is a legal requirement to notify Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) within 21 days of changing your address. If you have changed your address you will need to complete a form or let us know in writing.

  Change your WA address and contact details (for individuals)

You can update address and contact details for:

  • WA vehicle licence (registration) or WA driver's licence.
  • WA recreational boat registration.
  • WA Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST).
  • WA Photo Card.

You must provide a residential address. You can also enter a postal address, which is different from your residential address, for correspondence purposes only.

A fee will apply if you request a replacement driver's licence document, vehicle licence document, or Photo Card. Visit the Transport-related fees section for more information.

If you have a licence issued outside WA

If you do not hold a WA licence but have recently moved to WA, please refer to the My driver's licence section for information on what your legal obligations are including if you need to obtain a WA licence. 

Change your details without an online account:

Change your WA address and contact details
 

2. Register and login to your DoTDirect account to view and update.

Register for DoTDirect Log in to your online account

For more information and frequently asked questions about registering and using DoTDirect, visit the FAQs.

  Change your WA address and contact details (for organisations)

You may update your address and contact details:

  • WA vehicle licence (registration).
  • WA recreational boat registration.

Note:

  • As part of this service and for security purposes you will need to provide the plate numbers of all vehicles licensed in your organisation's name.
  • There is no fee payable to change your name, organisation name, address or gender. However, a fee will apply if you request a replacement driver's licence document, vehicle licence document, or Photo Card.
  • You must provide a residential address. You can also enter a postal address, which is different from your residential address, for correspondence purposes only.

Change your details via your online (DoTDirect) account:

DoTDirect logo

If you are already registered as an individual for an online account you can change your organisation's address and contact details by logging in and signing up your business for a DoTDirect Profile.

  • Login to your Online account.
  • Go to the Tools menu and select 'Register an Organisation'.
  • You must provide a residential address. You can also enter a postal address, which is different from your residential address, for correspondence purposes only.

For more information and frequently asked questions about registering and using DoTDirect, visit the FAQs.

Change of address by post or fax

If you prefer, you can notify us in writing of your change of address by using the Change of personal details (Form C4) provided below.

  • The change of address fax number is: 1300 669 995 or from outside Australia +61 8 9427 8191.

  No longer a resident in WA?

If you have left WA permanently please contact the local Licensing Authority in your new State/Territory to transfer your records. To assist you, we have provided links to the relevant state authorities below.

Return of plates

If you have a WA licensed vehicle and have recently moved to a new State/Territory, you are required to return the number plates to the Department of Transport.

  Change of address stickers for driver's licences

A change of address sticker will be forwarded when your address details have been changed on your driver's licence record. This should be attached to the back of your driver's licence and/or Photo Card document.

A change of address sticker will not be forwarded for changes to your vehicle licence (registration) document, or for Photo Cards without an address.

Replacement card or document fees

There is no fee payable to change your name, organisation name, address or gender.

However, you will need to pay a fee if you request a replacement driver's licence card, WA photo card, vehicle licence document, or learner’s permit card.

Replacement card and document fees

Fee type Fee
WA photo card
Replacement WA Photo Card $33.30
Replacement WA Photo Card: Pensioner or Senior concession $16.65
Application or replacement or additional WA Photo Card: Aged Pensioner No fee
Driver’s licence card
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card $33.30
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card (Pensioners and Seniors) $16.65
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card (Aged Pensioners) No fee
Learner's permit
Learner's permit card replacement $33.30
Vehicle licence
Duplicate or certified copy of vehicle licence document $6.90
Recreational Skipper's Ticket
Replacement of Recreational Skippers Ticket card $25.35
Page last updated: Mon Jun 10 2024 10:13:48 AM