Northern Territory - Transfer an Overseas Driver Licence

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Procedure

1. To transfer your overseas licence you will need to present your valid and current overseas driver licence.
2. You will also need to complete an application form and submit it along with all other required documents.
3. Pass the eyesight test.

Note: If you are not from a recognised country you will also need to pass a theory and practical (driving test).

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Required Documents

• Valid and current overseas driver licence
• International driving permit (issued in country of origin) or:
  • an official translation of the overseas licence into English by an Authorised Translator; or
  • an original letter from the licensing authority in the country of origin or the relevant consul or diplomatic corps confirming the licence details and status; or
  • an original letter from the licensing authority in the country of origin or the relevant consul or diplomatic corps confirming the licence details and status.
• Completed form L1- Application for a Northern Territory Driver/Rider Licence
• Evidence of Identity and Residency

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Transport
GPO Box 530, DARWIN NT 0801
Phone: 1300 654 628
Fax: (08) 8999 3103
Email: [email protected]
Department of Transport Website

Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Customer Service Centre

MVR has Customer Service Centres throughout the Northern Territory.
For those living in a remote locality, or outstation you may go to your nearest Police Station.
MVR Locations

General enquires and Payment by phone: 1300 654 628 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Note: To speak to a call centre operator call between 8.00AM - 4.00PM Monday to Friday.

Eligibility

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Fees

Open licence (issue or renewal)

• 1 year: $ 29.00
• 2 years: $ 45.00
• 5 years: $ 91.00
• 10 years: $ 156.00

Other License Fees

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

L1 - Application for a Northern Territory Driver/Rider Licence form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

You must change over your driver licence and vehicle registration within three (3) months of residing in the Northern Territory.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A driver's license is a legal document issued by the state. It expresses a persons capability to operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Laws relating to the issuance of licenses vary between jurisdictions.

Following are procedures on how you can transfer an overseas licence.

Information which might help

For more information:

• G7 - Information for Interstate and Overseas Visitors to the Northern Territory
• G6 - Information for New Residents to the Northern Territory
• L15 - Transfer of Overseas Licences
• G8 - Evidence of Identity and Evidence of Residency for Individuals

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Northern Territory Government, Department of Transport:

http://www.transport.nt.gov.au/mvr/licensing/faqs/overseas-licence

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