NSW Learner Licence

You need to be 16 years of age or older to obtain your NSW learner licence. You will need to attend a Service NSW centre to prove your identity and pass a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT).

Getting your NSW learner licence

To get your learner licence you must:

Be at least 16 years of age
Pass a Driver Knowledge Test (DKT)
Prove your identity
Pass an eyesight test
Pay the licence and test fees, unless you’re eligible for a concession.

Once you have paid the required fees and pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT), your photo will be taken. Depending on the location you go to, your licence card will either be handed over the counter or posted to you. If it’s posted, you’ll receive a temporary paper licence which you can use to learn to drive, until your new licence card arrives.

Your learner licence is valid for five years. If you have not progressed to a P1 licence at the end of the five years, you can renew your licence, but you will need to pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) again. See Renew or replace your driver licence for more information.

When you are issued with your learner licence, you will also receive a Learner Driver Log Book.