Renewing a licence
When can I renew my licence?
You can apply to renew your Queensland driver licence up to six weeks before it expires.
If your licence has expired and you do not wish to drive, you have up to five years after the date of expiry before you are required to take another written test and pass another practical (on-road) driving test. If your licence expired more than five years ago, you will need to resit the written road rules test and complete the learner, P1 and P2 type stages of the licensing system.
If your licence expired more than two years ago, you will be required to show at least three evidence of identity documents when you apply for the renewal of your licence.
You will also need to pay the driver licence renewal fee.
Can I renew my licence on the internet?
If you hold a Queensland open driver licence, you may be eligible to renew your licence online. A driver licence renewal notice will be sent to you approximately six weeks before your driver licence expires.
This notice will explain if and how you can renew your driver licence online. If you currently hold a laminated driver licence and wish to upgrade to the new Queensland driver licence, you will need to renew your driver licence in person.
Please note: The Department of Transport and Main Roads only accepts Visa or MasterCard as payment methods for renewal of your licence online.
Important Information
You will not be able to renew your driver licence on the internet, if at the time of renewal, your Queensland open driver licence is suspended, cancelled or you are disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver licence in another state or country.
Also, you will not be able to renew your driver licence on the internet if you need a medical certificate and do not have a current certificate lodged with the department – remember, if you develop a permanent or long-term medical condition that may affect your ability to drive safely, you must report it to the department as soon as it develops.
Learner, P1 and P2 type licences cannot be renewed on the internet.
Where do I find my card number?
You may be required to provide your card number when renewing your driver licence on the internet. The card number is printed on Department of Transport and Main Roads' cards (including driver licence, Industry Authority and Adult Proof of Age Card).
The card number is also printed on your laminated driver licence.
If you have any of the new cards, the card number is printed on the reverse side of the card, in the bottom right hand corner.
If you have a laminated driver licence, the card number is located in one of two positions:
- If you have a renewal label attached to the reverse side of your laminated driver licence, your card number is the nine digit number that is printed on the renewal label.
- If you do not have a renewal label attached to the reverse side of your laminated driver licence, your card number is the nine digit number that is printed vertically next to your photograph.
Where can I renew my licence in person?
You can renew your Queensland driver licence at a Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre, authorised Queensland Government Agency Program office, or a licence-issuing police station.
If you renew in person, you will need to:
If you are upgrading from laminated driver licence to a new Queensland driver licence, you will also need to have your digital photo and digitised signature taken by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
The renewal fee can be paid by cash, cheque or money order. EFTPOS (savings, cheque or credit) is available at any Department of Transport and Main Roads customer service centre.
Can I renew my licence while interstate or overseas?
You may be eligible to renew your Queensland driver licence while interstate or overseas. Read renewing your licence when interstate or overseas for more information.
