Queensland - Apply for Open License

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Procedure

1. Go to a customer service centre. Click here to search for a Customer Service Centre near you: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Contact-us/In-person/Customer-service-centres.aspx.
2. Complete the Driver License Application/Renewal.
   Driver License Application/Renewal: http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/forms/QF3000/$file/F3000_ES.pdf
3. Show your evidence of identity and Queensland residency documents.
4. Pass an eyesight test, if required.
5. Declare that you are medically fit to drive the class of motor vehicle. Note: If you have a medical condition that might adversely affect your ability to drive or ride safely, you will be required to show a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are medically fit to drive or ride safely.
6. Pay the license fee.

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Required Documents

• completed application form
• evidence of identity documents
  To see a list of approved evidence of identity documents, follow this link: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Identification-requirements.aspx
• Queensland residency documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Customer Service Centres - Department of Transport and Main Roads:

• http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Contact-us/In-person/Customer-service-centres.aspx

Contact Information:
Phone:

• 13 23 80 - Enquiries about registration and licensing, feedback, compliments and complaints.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 23 90 - Book a driving test or vehicle inspection, payment options and online services.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm excluding public holidays. Local call charge in Australia. Higher rates apply from mobile phones and payphones.
• 13 QGOV (13 74 68) - For enquiries other than registration and licensing.
• +61 7 3405 0985 - For callers from outside of Australia.
  Operates Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm excluding public holidays.
• 13 19 40 - Traffic and travel information.

Mail:

• Driver licensing, recreational ship licensing and registration, infringement notices and fines
  PO Box 525
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
• Motor vehicle registration payments
  GPO Box 2211
  Brisbane Qld 4001
• General business
  PO Box 673
  Fortitude Valley Qld 4006

Eligibility

To apply for an open license for the same class as your provisional license you must hold, and have held, a P1 or P2 license for the required period.

Fees

Driver License Fees:
1 year $- 66.45
2 year - $92.65
3 year - $114.65
4 year - $132.65
5 year - $148.80

For a list of other license fees, click on this link: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Licence-fees.aspx

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
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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Instructions

Simply visit a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre, authorized Queensland Government Agency Program office or license issuing police station.

Required Information

• family name, given name/s
• residential address
• postal address
• gender
• daytime contact phone number
• date of birth
• town and country of birth
• eye color
• height
• hair color
• complexion
• license number

Need for the Document

An Open License is a license given to a Queensland driver who has hold a provisional license for three years.

Information which might help

• Once you have held your open license for one year you can teach learner license holders to drive or ride the same class as stated on your open license. While supervising a learner driver you must ensure L-plates are clearly displayed on the front and back of the vehicle (rear only for motorbikes). Failure to do so will result in a fine.
• You may learn to drive or ride the next higher class of vehicle than the class stated on your open license. Note: You must comply with the no alcohol limit (0.00) while learning to drive or ride the next higher class of vehicle.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Open License: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence/Getting-a-car-driver-licence/Open-licence.aspx
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/

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