Apply for a licence photo extension

If you can't attend in person and require a photo extension to renew your driver's licence you can apply for a 12 month extension.

Circumstances where you can't apply online

Apply for a 12 month extension.

To apply you'll need your:

  • licence or client number
  • an Australian postal address for the photo licence card to be mailed to, if the address is different from what is recorded on your licence record
  • a contact email address.

Other ways to apply

What happens next

Once the extension has been approved, you will be advised by email and you can renew your driver’s licence online. Check your junk or spam folder if you don't receive the email.

You can only get one 12 month licence photo extension. For the next renewal, you will need to attend in person.

If you no longer live in South Australia your South Australian licence may no longer be valid. Contact the relevant local licensing authority for requirements on obtaining a driver’s licence.

Need help?

Contact Service SA

Online

Only send general enquiries online. Service SA will respond within 3 working days.

If the matter is urgent or is specifically about your current licence or registration, phone or visit a Service SA centre instead.

Enquire now

Phone

Call Service SA between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays:

In person

Service SA centre locations and opening hours.


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Page last updated 17 July 2023

Provided by:
Department for Infrastructure and Transport
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https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/licences/full-licence/apply-for-a-licence-photo-extension
Last Updated:
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