DKTQuick facts
- Minimum age: 16 (you can start the free online course at 15 years 11 months).
- You need original identity documents, an eyesight check and to be medically fit to drive.
- The permit is valid for 10 years.
- You get a paper receipt on the day and the card arrives by post in about a week.
Evidence of identity
Bring originals only. Photocopies, certified or not, are not accepted, and the names on your documents must match.
| Document | Examples |
|---|---|
| One category A document | A passport (current, or expired by up to two years) or an Australian birth certificate. Birth extracts and commemorative certificates are not accepted. |
| One category B document | A phone, gas or electricity bill no more than a year old, a current Medicare card, a Commonwealth entitlement card, a student ID, or a bank, building society or credit union card. |
| Evidence of Victorian address | Needed if your address is not shown on the category A or B document, or if you have changed address. A referee who has known you for at least 12 months and holds a current Victorian licence can complete a residence declaration. |
| Change of name | If your names differ, or you changed your name, bring one document showing the correct name, such as a marriage or change-of-name certificate. |
Eyesight and health
- Your vision is checked with an eyesight chart. If you have poor vision, bring a certificate from a registered optometrist or ophthalmologist.
- If you have a disability or illness that may affect your driving, bring a medical report from your doctor saying you are fit to drive.
- After you hold a permit, you must tell VicRoads if you develop a medical condition or injury that could affect your driving.
After you pass the test
- You pay for the permit, have your photo taken and receive a paper receipt. You may practise driving on the receipt until the card arrives.
- You receive a handout on downloading the myLearners app, or a copy of the Learner Kit.
- Do not practise before you hold a permit: driving without one on public roads or in car parks can lead to an unlicensed driving charge.
Based on the Victorian Road to Solo Driving handbook and the VicRoads learner and probationary pages. Rules change from time to time, so check vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest.
Quick answers
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Victoria?
You must be at least 16 years old to be issued a learner permit.
What ID do you need for a Victorian learner permit?
One category A document (such as a passport or Australian birth certificate), one category B document (such as a Medicare card or a recent utility bill) and evidence of your Victorian address if it is not on those documents. All must be originals.