Overseas driver licence translation, certified by a NAATI translator
Upload a photo of the front and back of your licence. You receive a certified English translation as a PDF, in 1 hour (express) or 24 hours (standard).
Express 1-hour delivery: orders paid 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday (Sydney time), any language. Conditions on the pricing page.
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- NAATI-certified translator
- Certified PDF by email
- Any language into English
- Express 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday, Sydney time
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Used for applications to
Visa and citizenship
Victoria licence transfer
Queensland licence transfer
Western Australia licence transfer
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What do you need it for?
| Your situation | Is our translation suitable? |
|---|---|
| Driving in Australia on your overseas licence (visitor or temporary resident) | Yes. States ask you to carry an English translation or an International Driving Permit with your licence. |
| Hiring a car | Usually yes. Check your rental company's conditions. |
| Transferring to a Victorian licence (VicRoads) | Yes. VicRoads accepts translations by NAATI translators. See Victoria |
| Transferring to a Queensland licence (TMR) | Yes. TMR asks for a translation by a NAATI translator. See Queensland |
| Transferring to a WA licence | Yes. See Western Australia |
| Transferring to a SA licence | Yes, including NAATI digital stamps. See South Australia |
| Transferring to a NSW licence (Service NSW) | No. Service NSW only accepts Multicultural NSW, the Home Affairs Free Translating Service, or the Korean/Taiwanese consulate. |
| ACT, Tasmania, NT | Check with your local licensing authority before ordering. |
Whether you also need tests to transfer depends on the country that issued your licence: see which overseas licences convert without a test and the translation rules state by state.
Rules change. The licensing authority makes the final decision, so check their website if in doubt.
Is it free anywhere?
Possibly. If you hold an eligible permanent or humanitarian visa granted in the last 2 years, the Department of Home Affairs Free Translating Service may translate your licence for free. It is not available to visitors, working holiday makers, or most temporary visa holders. We are the option when you are not eligible, or when you need it today.
What you get
- English translation of every field on your licence, including categories, conditions and dates.
- Certification statement, translator name and NAATI practitioner number.
- The translator's NAATI digital stamp, verifiable online.
- PDF by email, ready to print.
Price
| Option | Delivery | Price per page |
|---|---|---|
| Express | 1 hour, 8am–8pm, Monday to Saturday Sydney time | $139 |
| Standard | 24 hours, any day | $69 |
Guarantees
If it goes wrong, you do not pay for it
Express, or the surcharge back
If we miss the 1-hour delivery time, the express surcharge ($70 per page) is refunded automatically. You do not have to ask.
Errors corrected free
If the translation contains an error, we correct it free of charge.
Full refund if ordered by mistake
If you placed an order by mistake and we have not started, we refund in full. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law are not affected.