Western Australia - Transfer your Interstate Driver License

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Procedure

1. Attend a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent. To transfer your interstate drivers license you will need to attend a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent and bring all the required documents.
2. Complete the application. When attending a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent you will be required to:
   1. complete an application form;
   2. answer questions regarding traffic or criminal convictions and declare any medical conditions or medication taken;
   3. pass a standard eyesight test;
   4. have your photo taken for your new license; and
   5. you may be required to complete a Customer consent to obtain information from another Licensing Authority form which may be used to verify the initial date of issue of your license. If required, the form will be given to you at the Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent when you apply for the grant of a WA driver's license.

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Required Documents

• your drivers license from another Australian jurisdiction (current or expired less than five years), or a combination of driver license details/letter from your issuing authority;
• proof of identity - accepted documents are provided in the fact sheet below;
• proof of your WA residential address;
• one document that shows your signature;
• If you have changed your name you will need to provide documentation relating to your name change e.g. divorce papers, marriage certificate, change of name certificate, deed poll papers or license to change name documentation;
• the name on your documentation should provide a clear link to the name on your interstate drivers license - if the name on your interstate drivers license does not match the name on your identification documents a Western Australian license cannot be granted; and
• the driver's license application fee, together with the license fee (only required if your original license has expired). If your license has expired you have the option of paying for a 1 year or 5 year license.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Transport

• Telephone Contacts: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/21822.asp

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:

• http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20741.asp

Eligibility

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Fees

• Transfer application (overseas or expired interstate) - $37.00
• For a complete schedule of licensing fees and charges, follow this link: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/LBU_P_Fees_201213_Complete.pdf

Validity

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Instructions

• If you meet all of the requirements below you will be granted a WA driver's license.
• You will need to have your photograph taken for your driver's license. Your photograph will be taken at a Driver and Vehicle Services Centre or regional Agent or PhotoPoint. Your signature will also need to be captured.

Required Information

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Need for the Document

If you intend to live in Western Australia (WA) you must apply for a WA driver's license within three months of residing in the State.

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External Links

Apply for WA driver's license (interstate): http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/20665.asp

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