Frequently asked questions

about driver licence renewals

• The renewal process
• Expiry dates
• Reminders
• Older drivers
• Endorsements

The renewal process

• Why do driver licences have to be renewed?
• When and where do I renew my driver licence?
• What is the process for renewing my driver licence?
• How much will it cost to renew my licence?
• Should I continue to carry my 'old' driver licence while I wait for my new licence to arrive in the mail?
• What happens to the photo and signature file from my 'old' photo driver licence after I renew my licence?

Expiry dates

• When does my licence expire?
• Does my driver licence expire on my birthday?
• Is there a 60-day 'grace period' after my birthday or the licence expiry date to renew my driver licence?
• What happens if I don't renew my licence on or before the expiry date?

Reminders

• Will I be sent a reminder that my licence is going to expire?
• What should I do if I have moved since getting my driver licence?
• What should I do if I don't get a licence renewal reminder?

Older drivers

• Does my driver licence expire on my birthday?
• What is the process for renewing my driver licence?
• How much will it cost to renew my licence?
• What if I no longer wish to drive?

Endorsements

• Do driver licence endorsements expire at the same time as the licence?
• What will happen if I continue to drive after the required endorsement expires?

Last updated: 30 September 2005