Moving from interstate

We have different proof of identity requirements to other states and agencies.

To transfer your interstate licence, you need to include your original birth certificate (not a copy or commemorative certificates will be accepted). You should also provide any supporting documents (e.g. marriage certificate). Make sure you bring physical records - digital versions will not be accepted.

If you are moving to WA to live, you must apply for a WA driver's licence within 3 months of becoming a WA resident or replace your interstate learner’s permit with a WA learner's permit.

If you hold a current or expired (less than 5 years) interstate driver’s licence, you can apply to transfer it to a WA driver’s licence.

You can transfer driver's licence for all classes of vehicle without having to undertake any theory or driving tests.

If you want to transfer an interstate vehicle registration, find out how to license a vehicle in WA.

Transfer an interstate licence to a WA driver's licence

To transfer your licence, you must visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent and:

submit a completed Driver’s Licence Application form (DLA1)
show your current interstate driver’s licence card.
show the required proof of identity documents (including proof of WA residence, such as a utility bill)
pass an eyesight test
declare any medical conditions or medication taken
pay the application fee (if required)
have your photograph taken.

Check your proof of identity documents and create your list with our POI tool below.

Have you ever been issued with a WA driver’s licence, WA photo card or WA learner’s permit?

Yes

To apply for your drivers licence, you need to verify your identity with a combination of these types:


Category A	Establishment of identity (e.g. Australian birth certificate)
Category B	Link between identity and person (e.g. Australian passport)
Category C	Evidence of identity in community (e.g. Tax File Number Letter)
Category D	Proof of residence (e.g. Letter showing current residential address)

Select a combination to begin:

Final things to check...

Does at least one of the documents show your signature?

Yes

Is your name exactly the same across all documents?

Yes

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Expired interstate driver's licence

If your interstate driver’s licence has expired by 5 or more years, you will need to complete the above steps and pay for and pass a:

theory test, and
practical driving assessment.

Fees

The remaining period on your current interstate licence will carry over and you won't need to pay a renewal fee. When it's time to renew, you'll follow the standard WA licence renewal process.

Fee description	Amount
1 year	$46.85
5 years	$163.50

Interstate learner and provisional drivers

Transfer an interstate or New Zealand learner's permit

If you hold a current interstate, New Zealand or Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) learner’s permit and are applying for a WA learner's permit, you can apply to have the following recognised:

learner’s permit or licence
theory test or heavy vehicle theory test
hazard perception test
supervised driving hours

To apply, visit at Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent and:

submit a completed Recognition of Learner Driver Competencies Australia/New Zealand/IOT form
show required proof of identity documents
required supporting documents.

If hold a New Zealand learner’s permit, you will also need to submit a Certificate of Particulars from the New Zealand Transport Agency confirming the dates of your tests.

Transfer interstate provisional driver period

If you hold a provisional driver’s licence from another Australian state or territory, you can have the time you have held your provisional licence recognised when applying a full WA driver’s licence (car or motorcycles only).

The WA provisional period is a total of 730 days, or until you are 19 years of age, whichever is greater.

If your licence has been inactive for any period (due to late renewal, fines suspensions, or any other disqualification) this time will not count towards your provisional period.

Cocos, Norfolk and Christmas Islands driver's licences

You can transfer your current or expired (less than 5 years) Cocos and Christmas Islands driver's licence for all vehicle classes to a WA licence.

You will only be able to transfer a Multi Combination (MC class) licence if you can provide proof that you have completed approved training course in a mainland state or territory.

Only Norfolk Island car driver’s licences (C class) can be transferred to a WA licence.

Australian Defence Force driver's licence

Spouses, dependants and eligible family members of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel are authorised to drive in WA on their existing interstate driver's licences, as long as their interstate driver's licence is valid has not been revoked.

You must carry a valid Department of Defence driver identification document, and your current interstate driver's licence when driving in WA.

A Department of Defence driver identification document must be a:

current ADF identity card;
National Defence Families Access Card; or
Form AB135 issued by the Department of Defence.

No other identity cards are acceptable.

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