Replace in Hamilton
If a driver's license has been stolen, lost or damaged, the driver can apply for a new license following the following steps.
Online Service explanation for Replacing a Driver's license.
It is necessary to remind all drivers to keep their personal information updated in the VicRoads system at all times. All the personal data, the name, and the home address must be written correctly. (Is the driver's own responsibility to be updated and not to miss any VicRoads notification).
Then, you will have to access the VIC Roads online portal and request your new drivers license online. This procedure will take you a few minutes. When finalizing the process you will receive a receipt, ensure you keep it until you receive the new license.
All licences issue procedures will take up to ten days until it arrives at your home address. Please note that in some cases it can take up to 4 weeks.
In the case of a stolen or lost license, you will be requested to notify the theft to your local police station.
You can also replace your driver's license using the regular mail service. This procedure will take you some more time than the online service, but the delivery time for the license will also be 10 days, and in some scenarios it will take up to 4 weeks.
Mail Service explanation for Replacing a Driver's license.
Guideline to proceed with the replacement by mail:
- Download the “Replacement Victorian Licence or Learner Permit form [PDF]” from the VicRoads website.
- Complete the document using capital letters.
- Place it in an envelope with a cheque to pay the fee.
Mail it to:
VicRoads
Licence Correspondence
Locked Bag 7000
Kew VIC 3101 - Your license will arrive in 10 days at the home address registered on the system.
