Road transport documentation.
WHO IS INVOLVED
The federal road safety body, in conjunction with state licensing authorities.
WHAT THE PROCESS BROADLY INVOLVES
Applying and paying Attending a driving school or test, where required Biometric capture at a licensing centre Issue of a temporary document Collection of the permanent licence
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Identification Evidence of age Passport photographs Evidence of payment A certificate from an accredited driving school, for new applicants
WHAT CLASSES EXIST
Categories corresponding to vehicle types.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Which class you need.
WHAT A TEMPORARY DOCUMENT PROVIDES
Evidence while the permanent licence is produced.
WHAT TO KEEP
It, and the reference, until collection.
WHAT RENEWAL INVOLVES
A similar but shorter process.
WHEN TO RENEW
Before expiry.
WHY
Driving on an expired licence attracts penalties.
WHAT VEHICLE DOCUMENTS ARE SEPARATE
Registration Proof of ownership Roadworthiness certificate Insurance
WHY THOSE MATTER
They are checked together, and missing any one causes problems.
WHAT TO KEEP IN THE VEHICLE
Copies, with originals secured.
WHAT TO BE CAUTIOUS OF
Unofficial agents offering expedited processing.
WHY
Documents obtained irregularly may not verify.
