Find out how to renew your vehicle licence (registration), including the One month renewal direct debit option, nominated expiry dates for multiple vehicles, and what to do if your vehicle licence is overdue.
You can renew your rego:
- via Payment Lookup (if your vehicle renewal notice has been issued)
- via DoTDirect (if you have set up an account for direct debit payment)
- via your bank using direct debit for the One month renewal option. This can be set up by logging in or registering for DoTDirect (eligible vehicles only).
- by calling 1300 655 322
- by visiting a Driver Vehicle Service (DVS) centre or regional DTMI office or agent.
Find out more about our payment options.
Renewing your Western Australian (WA) vehicle licence
All vehicles that are licensed in WA must be primarily kept in WA. If you are a WA resident, you can drive your WA licensed vehicle throughout Australia whilst the licence remains current.
It is recommended that you carry a copy of your vehicle licence whenever you’re using your vehicle outside of WA.
If you no longer live in WA, return the WA number plates (or a plate receipt) to the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure (DTMI) and apply for a vehicle licence in your new state of residence.
If you are only temporarily interstate and need to renew your vehicle licence, payment may still be made.
When your vehicle licence is set to expire, DTMI will send you a renewal notice by post or you can choose to receive your notice digitally. Renewal notices are generally issued 6 weeks prior to the expiry date, but you can renew your vehicle licence as early as 3 months before it expires. To make an early renewal, a manual renewal notice must be issued, so clients will need to contact DTMI directly to request this.
Vehicle licence renewal options
Vehicle licence duty and transfer fees must be paid before the vehicle licence can be renewed, where it has not previously been licensed in your name.
DTMI will send you a renewal notice before your licence expires. You can choose to receive this notice by mail or electronically.
Light vehicle licences can be renewed for 1, 3, 6, or 12 months. Payment options vary by renewal period:
- One month renewals are paid via direct debit
- 3 month renewals can be paid online, via BPay, or by phone
- 6 or 12 month renewals can be paid online, via BPay, in person or by phone
Heavy vehicles (over 4,500 kg) can be renewed for 3, 6, or 12 months. There is now a single renewal rate for both business and private use.
If you qualify for a seniors, veterans, or pensioner concession, visit concessions for more details.
For more information refer to your payment options.
Note:
If a vehicle is subject to annual inspection, an annual inspection report is required before the licence can be renewed.
You can’t temporarily suspend your vehicle licence, even if you are not using your vehicle. You can only cancel your vehicle licence by surrendering the number plates at a Driver and Vehicle (DVS) centre, regional DTMI office or agent. If you want to have the vehicle relicensed at a later date, you must have the vehicle inspected and make an application to license the vehicle.
DTMI can’t accept payment to renew the licence for a WA vehicle that is temporarily overseas, as the Motor Injury Insurance (MII) included in the licence only covers vehicles operating in Australia.
Late payments for vehicle licence renewals are backdated to the expiry date. If your vehicle licence renewal is paid late, the vehicle licence will be extended from the expiry date and not from the date of payment.
Frequently asked questions – Online payment options
These FAQs provide important information about paying for a vehicle licence.
You can easily pay for a 3 month vehicle licence via our website.
The option is also available to our self-service customers via BPay® or by calling our interactive voice recognition (IVR) phone system on 1300 655 322.
Your next vehicle licence renewal will provide you with details on how you can access the 3 month payment option.
Yes, each renewal option includes motor injury insurance. The additional premium for the expanded insurance cover is also included into the cost of each renewal option. Please refer to Expansion of Motor Injury Insurance Cover: Catastrophic Injuries Support Scheme (FAQ) [PDF] 111 Kb
Yes, you may choose to pay a different renewal period each time you receive a renewal notice.
As there is a recording fee to cover the cost of maintaining and updating your record each time you make a payment, the 3 and 6 month renewals cost more than the 12 month renewal.
If your driver’s licence has expired for more than 12 months or cannot be validated, you will need to follow the steps for getting your first driver’s licence in WA.
One month renewal option
The One month renewal option enables participants to renew the vehicle licence of their nominated vehicle monthly by direct debit from a nominated bank account. This option was introduced to help spread the cost of licensing over monthly payments for individuals who own eligible light vehicles and motorcycles, but not for companies.
Find out more about our One month renewal option
Expired vehicle licences (renewal period)
A vehicle licence can be renewed at any time during the renewal period. The overdue period commences the day after the renewal date on the notice.
| Overdue period | What you need to know |
|---|---|
|
Up to 3 months late |
You can’t legally drive your vehicle on the road. You have 2 options during the 3 month period after your vehicle’s licence expires:
Note: Regardless of which option you choose a letter to return your number plates will be automatically generated 14 days after your vehicle licence expires. |
|
Over 3 months late |
You can’t drive your vehicle on the road and you’re required to return the number plates to us in order to avoid a penalty being issued. To re-licence your vehicle you will need to get your vehicle inspected. |
Vehicle licence 'rego' check online
You can quickly check the vehicle licence (rego) status of your vehicle online. DTMI is not responsible for how this information is interpreted or used. It’s the responsibility of the vehicle owner to determine whether the vehicle should be driven.
Replace my vehicle licence
There are 2 options for you to obtain a replacement copy of the vehicle licence document.
Note: Obtaining a copy doesn't renew or extend the expiry date of the vehicle licence. It is a copy of the current licence only.
If you need a replacement licence document, you can:
Option A: Obtain a free copy via your DoTDirect account
If you have a DoTDirect account you can obtain a copy of your vehicle licence documents free of charge online. This is limited to vehicles licensed in your name only.
Option B: Purchase a copy at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre
You can purchase a copy of a vehicle licence document at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DTMI office or agent. A fee applies.
The vehicle owner (or their representative) must attend with at least one form of primary proof of identity (POI) to purchase a copy of the vehicle licence document.
If a representative attends on behalf of the vehicle owner, a copy of the vehicle licence document will be mailed to the owner of the vehicle, at the address recorded on the vehicle register.
Declared natural disasters
If your vehicle licence document was damaged in a declared emergency, such as a flood or cyclone, you may be eligible for a free replacement by visiting a DVS centre with proof of damage. You, or your representative, must attend with:
- a completed Declared Emergency Situation Damaged Documents/Plates Declaration (E47A) form which includes a statutory declaration stating that the document was damaged or destroyed because of the natural disaster
- identification as outlined on the Declared Emergency Situation Damaged Documents/Plates Declaration (E47A) form.
Note: Expired licence documents or documents for vehicles no longer owned or licensed can’t be replaced.
Vehicles with annual inspections
Vehicles requiring an annual inspection, such as school buses and passenger vehicles, must pass inspection before renewing their licence. A reminder is sent 42 days before the inspection is due. Failure to pass the inspection will result in licence expiry, and the vehicle can't be driven.
Fees
Light vehicle licence (registration) fees (2025/2026)
Vehicle owners must also pay motor injury insurance (MII) insurance. Visit Motor Injury Insurance (MII) for fees and more information.
Light vehicle licence: Administration fee
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle standard administration recording fee - 3. 6 and 12 months renewal | $9.50 |
| Light vehicle standard administration recording fee - 1 month renewal | $1.75 |
Light vehicle: Bulk, transfer and duplicate licence fees
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Duplicate or certified copy of vehicle licence document - DoTDirect Download | $0.00 |
| Duplicate or certified copy of vehicle licence document - Purchase at DVS Centre or by phone | $6.90 |
| Vehicle Licence Administration fee (Bulk licensing fee) - Applicable to vehicle dealers only | $13.30 |
| Vehicle licence transfer fee | $20.50 |
Light vehicle: Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) not exceeding 4,500 kg fees
Per 100kg
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle registration: Caravan (motor propelled), per 100 kg | $28.64 |
| Light vehicle registration: Caravan (trailer type), per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Converter dolly, per 100 kg | $14.32 |
| Light vehicle registration: Fork lift, per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Goods vehicle, per 100 kg | $28.64 |
| Light vehicle registration: Mobile crane, per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Motor car, per 100 kg | $28.64 |
| Light vehicle registration: Omnibus, per 100 kg | $28.64 |
| Light vehicle registration: Other trailer, not being a plant trailer truck, per 100 kg | $14.32 |
| Light vehicle registration: Plant trailer, per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Semi-trailer, per 100 kg | $14.32 |
| Light vehicle registration: Tow motor, per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Tow truck, per 100 kg | $28.64 |
| Light vehicle registration: Tractor (not prime mover), per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Tractor plant truck, per 100 kg | $7.16 |
| Light vehicle registration: Trailer, per 100 kg | $14.32 |
| Light vehicle registration: Tractor (prime mover type) and truck | $28.64 |
Motorcycles
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle registration: Motorcycle (not exceeding 250 cc) | $70.48 |
| Light vehicle registration: Motorcycle (power to weight ratio not exceeding 150 kW/t) | $99.12 |
Light vehicle: Example, how to calculate your vehicle licence fee
In the following example, a 12 month renewal is applied to a standard motor car (Tare weight: 1,650 kg - the weight of the unladen vehicle):
| Calculate your light vehicle licence fee | Fee calculation |
|---|---|
|
Vehicle fee per 100 kg x Total weight (rounded up to the nearest 100 kg) / 100 |
$28.64 x (1,700 kg / 100) = $486.88 |
|
Plus prescribed flat fee $13.20 (12-month renewal: (discounted rate) = $6.60) |
$6.60 |
|
Total vehicle licence fee (rounded to the nearest five cents |
$493.48 |
Notes:
- Prescribed flat fee for a vehicle for a period of one year is $13.20 discounted 50%.
- Any vehicle renewal term less than 12 months; calculation will be $13.20 divided by 12 then multiplying by the number of months in respect of which the renewal is paid.
- 6-month renewal: ($13.20/12)*6 = $6.60.
- 3-month renewal: ($13.20/12)*3 = $3.30.
- 1-month renewal: ($13.20/12) = $1.10.
Key:
- GVM = Gross vehicle Mass. kg = kilogram. cc = cubic centimetre, engine displacement.
- kW/t = kilowatt per tonne, 1 m² / S³.
Nominated common expiry dates and renewals
If you own 3 to 9 vehicles, you can request a common expiry date for all your licences. You can request this by:
- taking the notice to a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DTMI office or agent. You must attend with 1 form of primary and 1 form of secondary proof of identity.
- calling 13 11 56.
You’ll need to do the same for each vehicle licensed in your name until all vehicle licences have been adjusted to expire on your requested common expiry date. In this case you’ll not be provided a fleet schedule or a bulk billing code. Instead, you will be sent individual renewal notices close to the nominated common expiry date.
For owners of 10 or more vehicles, you qualify for fleet-licensing, where all licences expire on a nominated day. You’ll receive a fleet schedule listing all vehicles and the total renewal cost.