Change my name
If you’ve changed your name, you need to let us know. Find out how to update your personal details with the Department of Transport (DoT).
If you’ve changed your name after marriage, the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has information on how to register your name change.
What you need to do
You can update your name in person at Driver and Vehicle Services centre, DoT regional office or agent . You'll need to bring:
- a completed Change of Personal Details (Form C4)
- primary and secondary proof of identity of which:
- 1 is primary and
- 1 is secondary
- originals of any documentation relating to your name change e.g. marriage, change of name or birth certificate issued by Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages or Freedom of Information (FOI) decision letter.
Change of personal details (Form C4) | Kb | |
Primary & Secondary Proof of Identity | Kb | |
Please note:
- your identity and change of name documents should show a clear link between your names
- at least 1 of the documents should contain your signature
- commemorative marriage certificates will not be accepted.
Replacement card or document fees
You don’t need to pay a fee to update your name, address or gender.
You’ll 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 |