South Australia · Theory testWhat does an SA driver’s licence renewal cost?
Service SA listed these renewal fees in November 2026, for all full licence types:
| Renewal | Fee | Concession |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | $79 | $50 |
| 2 years | $136 | $78 |
| 3 years | $193 | $106 |
| 4 years | $250 | $134 |
| 5 years | $307 | $162 |
| 6 years | $364 | $190 |
| 7 years | $421 | $218 |
| 8 years | $478 | $246 |
| 9 years | $535 | $274 |
| 10 years | $592 | $302 |
The handbook says driving on an expired licence carries a maximum fine of $1,250.
Ways to renew
The handbook lists three ways:
- Online, except when you need a new photo (the handbook says a photo usually lasts 10 years)
- At a Service SA customer service centre
- At selected Australia Post offices, if your licence expired no more than 6 months ago and you bring your renewal notice and evidence of identity
If you can’t get to a centre or post office, send your application and the fee to a Service SA centre. You’ll get back a temporary licence valid for a calendar month and a list of photo points, and you should have your photo taken before it runs out.
From P2 to a full licence
Service SA posts a renewal notice 4 to 6 weeks before your P2 licence expires. You can move to your full licence online in your mySAGOV account, with your licence number, or at a Service SA centre with your provisional licence and the fee. In person you get a temporary licence valid for one month.
Renewing at 75 and over
From 75, if you hold only a car licence and have no medical condition, the handbook says a self assessment comes in the mail each year around your birthday. If you answer yes to any question, or aren’t sure, you see a doctor to complete it. From 85, holders of any class other than C, such as a truck or motor bike licence, take a practical driving test every year.
If your licence has lapsed
If you haven’t held a licence anywhere in the past five years, you start again. That means a learner’s permit, with myLs or the theory test, then a Vehicle On Road Test (VORT) or Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBT&A), and the hazard perception test.
Sources: Service SA · Government of South Australia · My Licence and 1 more. Checked November 2026.
- Service SA: Find driver’s licence and permit fees ↗
- Government of South Australia: The Driver’s Handbook (MR200, February 2026) ↗
- Service SA: Apply for your provisional licence (P’s) ↗
- My Licence (Government of South Australia): P2 provisional licence ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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