Procedure
Apply via Agent
- To apply for a Western Australian driver's license you will need to personally attend a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent.
- Bring the required documents along with your application.
Required Documents
- current overseas drivers license;
- proof of identity - examples of accepted documents are provided in the "Proof of identity *requirements for your initial (WA) Drivers Licence" document found below;
- proof of your WA residential address;
- one document that shows your signature; and
- the application fee
Office Locations & Contacts
Department of Transport
Main Office Locations:
- Perth
Department of Transport - head office
140 William Street, Perth, WA 6000
GPO Box C102, Perth, WA 6839
Phone: (08) 6551 6000 Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
- East Perth
Department of Transport - Passenger Services
20 Brown Street, East Perth, WA 6004
GPO Box C102, Perth WA 6839
Phone: 1300 660 147, Fax: (08) 9218 366
- East Perth
Department of Transport - Driver and Vehicle Services
Public Transport Centre,West Parade, East Perth WA. 6004
Phone: (08) 6551 6000, Facsimile: (08) 6551 6001
- Fremantle
Department of Transport - Marine
1 Essex Street, Fremantle WA 6160
PO Box 402 Fremantle WA 6959
Phone: (08) 9435 7500 Facsimile: (08) 9435 7805
- Other Office Locations: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21635.asp
Driver and Vehicle Services Centre and Agents:
Eligibility
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Fees
Validity
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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to Use
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Sample Documents
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Processing Time
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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".
Instructions
- If you hold a drivers license issued in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Iraq, or Pakistan you are required to:
- Obtain a letter of verification from the relevant High Commission / Consulate regarding the authenticity of the drivers licence; and
- Contact the High Commission / Consulate to ensure that they have forwarded details of the 'letter of verification' to Licensing and Compliance Services before you attend a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Centre or regional DVS Agent.
- If your driving license is from the Republic of Ireland you do not need to obtain a verification letter from the Consulate. The Department of Transport will contact the Road Safety Authority in Ireland on your behalf to verify your license details.
Required Information
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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.
Need for the Document
If you are just visiting Western Australia (WA) you can drive on your current overseas license. However, if your license expires whilst you are here, or if you plan to live in WA, you will need to apply for a WA driver's license.
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Other uses of the Document/Certificate
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