Transport, travel and driving
Licensing
Book a driving/licence test
You can book a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT), Driving Test, Hazard Perception Test (HPT), Driver Qualification Test (DQT) or rider training and testing all online.
Change your RTA (now RMS) details
If you have a drivers licence and are moving house, you'll need to notify the newly named Roads and Maritime Services of your new address.
Young drivers
Getting your full licence takes more than a couple of years, and there are different rules for driving depending on whether you’re on your Ls, your ‘red’ Ps (P1) or your ‘green’ Ps (P2).
Getting your Learner Licence
You need a valid licence to drive a vehicle in NSW. To get your learner licence you need to be 16 years of age or older.
The Road Users Handbook
The Road Users Handbook explains the main rules which apply to all road users in NSW.
Recreational boating licence
In NSW, you must have a boat driver’s licence to drive a powered vessel for recreational purposes at a speed of 10 knots or more.
Government Licencing Service
The NSW Government Licensing Service (GLS) is used to manage licensing across several NSW Government portfolios, covering a wide array of regulatory regimes. These services are provided across a diverse set of industries and community groups.
View your licence information
Check your demerit points, request a copy of your driving record or lodge a Notice of Disposal if you sell a vehicle.
New to NSW
If you are a driver or motorcyclist who has moved to NSW you will need to make arrangements to get a NSW driver or rider licence.
Visitors to NSW
If you're visiting from interstate or overseas, you can use your current licence as long as your visitor status remains unchanged and your licence is valid.
Licencing and Registration concesssions
Eligible pensioners can be exempt from licensing and testing fees.
