Renew my driver's licence (standard)

WA driver's licences will expire after one or 5 years, depending on the licence fee that you paid. Your photograph and signature will also need to be updated every 10 years.

When your licence is due to expire, DoT will send you a renewal notice by post or you can elect to receive your notice electronically. This notice will include important information such as:

• the expiry date; and,
• whether a photograph and/or signature is required.

You can renew your licence as early as 6 months before the expiry date by calling us on 13 11 56 or attending your nearest Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent. Only an active WA driver’s licence can be renewed.

If your licence has expired you are not allowed to drive, however you have 6 calendar months (after the expiry date) to renew your licence.

You can renew your driver’s licence at any participating Australia Post Office, provided your licence has not expired for more than 6 months and you have your renewal notice with you.

If your licence has expired by more than 6 months but less than 5 years you will need to attend a Driver and Vehicle Service (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent and:

• provide primary and secondary proof of identification;
• complete a Driver’s Licence Application Form (DLA1);
• undergo an eyesight test and any medical assessments that may be required; and
• pay the appropriate licence fee(s).

If your licence has expired by more than 5 years you will need to reapply for your driver’s licence.

You can find out if your driver’s licence is active by:

• confirming the licence status via your DoTDirect account;
• use our Driver's Licence Status Enquiry tool (you will need your driver’s licence number, date of birth and driver’s licence expiry date);
• call the DoT Customer Contact Centre on 13 11 56; or
• attend a DVS centre, regional DoT office or agent with primary and secondary identification.

There may be outstanding or current sanctions against your licence applied by the Department of Justice that may render your licence invalid. You can check by using the Department of Justice online service.

Learner's permits

Learner's permits cannot be renewed. If your permit expires you will need to apply for a new learner's permit.

Personal information

Driver and vehicle licensing information, and/or personal information, is strictly confidential and will not be released to a third party without the required approval.

DoT staff are unable to discuss personal details with a third party unless they are either a NAATI interpreter or a National Relay Officer.

A third party cannot act on behalf of a person at a DVS centre, regional DoT office or agent unless they hold a Power of Attorney, or are an Executor or Administrator of a Deceased Estate. The third party must provide supporting documents to prove this status.

A third party:

• may be provided with another person’s driver’s licence status (current or not current); or
• may make a payment relating to driver and vehicle licensing matters and will be provided with receipt details to confirm payment.

Note: The receipt will be posted to the licence holder and will not be given to the third-party person.

As a provisional driver you will be rewarded for your safe driving practices and your licence will be free for the first year after your provisional period, if you did not commit a traffic offence while on P plates. A suspension order that does not relate to a traffic offence (e.g. a parking fine) will not affect eligibility for a free licence renewal.

When you receive your first full licence renewal notice it will offer a one-year free renewal option or a five-year option for the price of four.

You must validate the renewal using one of the following payment methods.

1. Using our online payment system
2. BPAY®.
3. By post.
4. In person, at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre, regional agent or photopoint location

Note: You must use option 4 if a photograph and signature are required.

For more information refer to your payment options.