Transfer Overseas Licence

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

To Transfer your overseas licence you will need to :

• provide a valid and current overseas driver licence
• provide an 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 form 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.
• pass an eyesight test
• provide completed form L1- Application for a Northern Territory Driver/Rider Licence.’
• provide Evidence of Identity and Residency.

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

Other conditions may apply, for further Information refer to Information Bulletins:

• 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