If your Western Australian (WA) learner’s permit is lost or damaged, you can replace it. If it has expired by more than 3 years, you’ll need to reapply to continue learning to drive.
Replace via DoTDirect
If you have a DoTDirect account, you can login to your online account and apply and pay for a replacement learner's permit.
If you don't have a DoTDirect account, you can easily create one. Register for DotDirect online.
DoTDirect exceptions
You won't be able to buy a replacement learner’s permit online via DoTDirect, if you have:
- changed your address within the last 7 days
- ordered a replacement learner's permit for the specified class online in the last 12 months.
You'll need to visit a DTMI service centre or regional agent to replace your learner's permit.
Apply by post
To apply for replacement learner's permit by post, you'll need to send:
- a completed Application for replacement certified copy or driver’s licence, learner’s permit or learner log book (Form DL26) - PDF
- certified copies of your primary and secondary proof of identity
- required fee
- completed Photo Kit (Form E13) - PDF (if applying from overseas or interstate).
Make cheques or money orders payable to Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure.
Send your application, documents and fee to:
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
Driver and Vehicle Services
GPO Box R1290
Perth WA 6844
Once your application has been processed, you'll receive your replacement learner’s permit via post.
Apply in person
To apply for replacement learner's permit in person, you'll need to attend at a DTMI service centre or regional agent with:
- a completed Application for replacement certified copy or driver’s licence, learner’s permit or learner log book (Form DL26) - PDF
- your primary and secondary proof of identity, and
- pay the required fee.
Fees
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner's Permit card replacement | $33.30 |
Reapply for a learner's permit
Your WA learner’s permit is valid for 3 years. If it expires and you still want to learn to drive, you’ll need to reapply. You can apply for a new learner’s permit up to 3 months before your current one expires.
Tests you may need to re-sit
You won’t need to complete the Computerised Theory Test (CTT) or Hazard Perception Test (HPT) if you passed both tests within the last 5 years.
If you haven’t passed the CTT within the past 5 years, you’ll need to re-sit it before you can renew your learner’s permit.
Fees
There’s no fee to reapply for your learner’s permit. However, fees will apply if you need to:
- complete the Computerised Theory Test
- complete the Hazard Perception Test
- re-sit a Practical Driving Assessment (PDA)
- request a printed log book instead of using the Learn&Log app.
What you need to do
To reapply for a learner’s permit, you must:
- attend a DTMI service centre or regional agent in person
- provide proof of identity
- complete a Driver’s Licence Application Form (DLA1) - PDF
- sit any required computerised theory tests
- pass an eyesight test.
Replace a lost learner log book
If you've lost your DTMI issued learner log book and don't wish to use the Learn&Log app to record your supervised driving hours, you must attend a DTMI service centre or regional agent to apply for a new log book. A fee applies.
You'll need to:
- present 1 form of primary and 1 form of secondary identification (1 piece of identification must contain your signature).
- complete the Application for replacement/certified copy of driver's licence, Learner's permit or Learner Log Book (Form DL26) - PDF.
- pay the log book fee.
Supervised driving recorded in your lost book can’t be verified by DTMI. All supervised driving hours will need to be completed again.
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner Log Book (printed) | $10.70 |