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Find out how to replace a lost, damaged or stolen WA driver's licence, including information on how to waive the application fee for a stolen licence, and how to submit a photograph if required.

Before you begin

This transaction may be possible via your DoTDirect online account. If you do not have a DoTDirect account, please use the links below to sign up.

If you do not have a DoTDirect account, please follow steps 1 to 4 below.

Note: You're not eligible for a replacement driver's licence if any of the following apply:

  • You've been prohibited from driving a motor vehicle or riding a motorcycle in WA or elsewhere since last obtaining your licence.
  • Your licence has been disqualified, cancelled, suspended, expired or there are charges pending against you.
  • You're subject to an appeal for driving or riding offences.
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  Replacing a LOST or DAMAGED driver's licence online via your DoTDirect account

If you have lost or damaged your driver's licence document (card) you can get a replacement copy via your online DoTDirect account. This also applies if you are replacing your licence for other reasons, such as when you have added a new vehicle class to your licence.

Click the button below to login and you will be redirected to the online service. If you don't have a DoTDirect account, you can also register for one below. There is no need to follow steps 1 to 4 below if you use DoTDirect.

You are not eligible to order a replacement online if any of the following apply:

  • You have changed your address within the last 7 days.
  • You have ordered a replacement licence online in the last 12 months.
  • If your photograph is not in our records or is more than 10 years old.

You will need to visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional Department of Transport (DoT) office or DVS agent to replace your licence.

 

Duplicate/replacement driver licence fees

Fee type Fee
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card $32.20
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card (Pensioners and Seniors) $16.10
Duplicate/replacement driver's licence card (Aged Pensioners) No fee

Duplicate tax invoice fee

Fee type Fee
Driver's licence duplicate tax invoice $3.75 [*]

[*] Includes 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Log in to your online account Register for DoTDirect

  Replacing a STOLEN driver's licence (not available online)

You must notify the Western Australia Police Force if your driver's licence has been stolen and obtain a police report number. You will need this number when applying for a replacement licence. If you have a police report number, you will not be required to pay the replacement licence fee.

Stolen licences can be replaced by:

Notes:

  • Online applications are not accepted.
  • Australia Post outlets do not offer this service.
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  Replacing a driver's licence in person

You can purchase a replacement driver's licence at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional Department of Transport (DoT) office or agent.

If you wish to update the signature displayed on your driver's licence card, you must attend a DVS centre, regional DoT office or agent in person with primary and secondary identification.

If your new signature is due to a change of name, you will need to provide originals of any documentation relating to your name change.
 
To replace a driver’s licence in person, please follow steps 1 to 4 below.

  Step 1:Complete the application (Form DL26)

Please download the form DL26 to apply for a replacement driver's licence.

  Step 2:Provide proof of identity

You will need to provide acceptable primary and secondary proof of identification. One of these must show your signature.

If you are applying by post, you will need to send us certified copies of your identity documents. Please contact us to confirm we hold a valid photo for you before you apply by post.

If you are applying in person, you may bring originals to be witnessed by a Department of Transport employee.

Please go to Proof of identity for more information.

  Step 3:Get your picture taken (if required)

You will need a photograph for your replacement driver's licence.

If your photograph and signature held on file with the Department of Transport is up to date (within 10 years), you will not need to do anything else.

If your photograph is not in our records, or is more than 10 years old, you will need to have your picture taken at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent, or submit a photo kit by post.

Please go to Get my photo taken for more information.

  Step 4:Submit the application (Form DL26)

You can apply for a replacement driver's licence either by post, or in person.

Note: You can submit an application by post if your photograph and signature are on record with the Department of Transport. If not, you must apply in person or attach a completed photo kit.

Once received, we will process your application and post a replacement driver's licence to the address that is in our records.

Submitting application in person

If your photograph and signature are not recorded with the Department of Transport, or you prefer to submit the application in person, you will need to go to a Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent.

Please bring along the following:

  • Completed application form DL26.
  • Original or certified copies of your proof of identity.
  • Police incident report number (if your licence was stolen).
  • Application fee (if your licence was not reported stolen).

Submitting application by post

Please post the following documents to us:

  • Completed application form DL26.
  • Certified copies of your proof of identity.
  • Completed photo kit (if applying from overseas or interstate).
  • The application fee.
Street address Postal address Telephone Fax Email
  Department of Transport,
Driver and Vehicle Services,
GPO Box R1290,
Perth WA 6844		      

Please make cheques or money orders payable to Department of Transport.

Page last updated: Mon May 1 2023 3:40:00 PM