Driver licence
Think of your licence as a 'contract', or an agreement between you as a driver and the rest of society. Roads and Maritime Services and the NSW Police administer this contract on behalf of the people of NSW.
In this section...
Licence classes
The class of licence you need depends on what type of vehicle you wish to drive. All states and territories in Australia have the same licence classes.
Getting your driver licence
There are 7 steps to progress from a learner through to a full licence holder.
Licence tests
Information and tips to help you prepare for and pass the different types of tests.
Learner driver licence
How to get a learner licence, as well as information and tips for supervising learners.
Provisional P1 driver licence
The first stage of solo driving - find out the requirements and rules for P1 drivers.
Provisional P2 driver licence
The next step towards experienced driving - find out the requirements and rules for P2 drivers.
Full driver licence
The last stage of the driver licensing journey - information about how to become an unrestricted licence holder.
Renew or replace your licence
What to do if your licence is getting close to expiry, or your licence card is lost, stolen or damaged.
Driver Licensing Access Program
Programs helping to remove the barriers that prevent Aboriginal people and other disadvantaged communities in NSW from entering the driver licensing system.
Warning: Transport for NSW is the only licensing authority in NSW
A number of organisations claim that they can provide motor vehicle registrations and driver licences, including so-called '100-year driver licences' and 'perpetual vehicle registrations'.
Under NSW legislation, Transport for NSW is the only vehicle registration and driver licensing authority in NSW.
Customers are reminded that:
- You cannot legally register your vehicle in NSW with organisations other than Transport for NSW
Registering your vehicle with any unauthorised organisation claiming to provide vehicle registrations will mean your vehicle is not legally registered or insured for compulsory third party in NSW. This is regardless of whether the vehicle has undergone a roadworthiness inspection and/or purchased compulsory third party insurance - You can only get a NSW driver licence from Transport for NSW
Anyone getting a licence card from any unauthorised organisation will be unlicensed to drive a motor vehicle in NSW - Your number plates may be confiscated
If the NSW Police stop a vehicle bearing number plates supplied by an unauthorised organisation, the driver of the vehicle may be infringed for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. The number plates may also be confiscated - You may be personally liable if you have an accident
In the case of an accident where the driver of a vehicle bearing number plates from an unauthorised organisation is responsible, they may be held personally liable for any damage or injury caused.
For enquires please contact Transport for NSW on 13 22 13.