Fees if no tests are required

If no tests are required (you haven't been disqualified more than 12 months).

Application type Application fee 
Alcohol interlock licence $31.30
Zero alcohol licence $37.30

Fees if tests are required

If you were disqualified for more than 12 months, you'll need to sit tests and pay different fees. 

Car licence (class 1) 

Your application fee includes 2 theory tests and 2 practical tests, if you need them. 

If you need 3 tests or more of either test type, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test

Test type Application fee Theory test fee from 3rd attempt Practical test fee from 3rd attempt
Alcohol interlock licence $136.90 $54.60 $71.90
Zero alcohol licence $142.90

Learner or restricted 

If you're getting a learner or restricted licence back, your fees and tests will be slightly different. 

To get a learner licence back, you only need to sit a theory test. Your application fee includes your first theory test, and second theory test if you need it. 

If you need 3 tests or more, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test

Test type Application fee Theory test fee from 3rd attempt
Alcohol interlock licence - learner $77.00 $54.60
Zero alcohol licence - learner $83.00

To get a restricted licence back, you sit a restricted practical test instead of the full practical test. 

Your application fee includes 2 theory tests, and 2 restricted practical tests, if you need them. 

If you need 3 tests or more of either test type, you'll need to pay a test fee for each test

Test type Application fee Theory test fee from 3rd attempt Practical test fee from 3rd attempt
Alcohol interlock licence - restricted $163.60 $54.60 $102.80
Zero alcohol licence - restricted $169.60

If you need to change, cancel or rebook your test, you may need to pay a fee.

Fees to change or rebook a test

If you applied before 8 July 2024

There is no fee to change, cancel or rebook your test until 7 October 2024. If you haven't passed your test by 7 October, you'll start to pay the new test fees the next time you book a test from 8 October 2024.  

Heavy vehicle licence (class 2-5) or motorcycle licence (class 6)

Application type Application fee 
Alcohol interlock licence $31.30
Zero alcohol licence $37.30

You'll also need to pay a theory test fee and practical test fee. You'll pay a one-off test fee when you book each test type for the first time. Changing, rebooking or cancelling your test is free. 

Test Test fee
Theory test fee $45.70
Restricted practical test fee $86.60
Full practical test fee $59.90

Getting an alcohol interlock licence

Getting a zero alcohol licence