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Frequently asked questions

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Payments and fees	Your details
What concessions am I entitled to on my driver's licence? How do I apply for these? What concession am I entitled to on my vehicle licence? How do I apply for a vehicle licence concession? How much is my vehicle transfer going to cost? Where can I find information on Licensing fees and charges? Related FAQ: How does GST affect the cost of vehicle and driver licences?	How do I let the Department know my personal details have changed? How do I obtain a Photo Kit? I have changed my name. Can I pay my licence at an Australia Post outlet and have my card issued in my new name? My religion requires me to wear a veil - how does this affect my photo on my driver's licence. My religion requires me to wear head-dress which does not cover my face - how does this affect photo on my driver's licence. For religious reasons I want my photo to be taken by a female in a private area with a family member present. Can you accommodate my request? I live in a remote area of WA and can't attend a Photopoint location. What do I do?
Your licence	Your vehicle
How do I transfer my overseas driver's licence? How do I replace a lost/stolen driver licence? How do I transfer my eastern states driver's licence? How do I get a taxi driver's licence? How do I get a bus driver's licence? Related FAQ: Demerit points	I want to sell my vehicle - what do I do? My licence is about to expire - how much time do I have to renew it? How do I transfer my eastern states vehicle licence to Western Australia? How do I transfer a vehicle to somebody else's name? How do I import a vehicle from overseas? Related FAQ: Immobilisers Related FAQ: LPG subsidy scheme
Learner drivers	Custom plates
How do I apply for a Learner's Permit? What do I need to know about Practical Driving Assessments? I hear that I can't drive at night if I am a P-plater. Is this true? I hear that I must wait 6 months after passing my practical driving assessment before taking my Hazard Perception Test. Is this true? How much will it cost to learn to drive?	How much do custom/personal/state plates cost? What colours can I choose from? What types of plates are available?
Online services and tools
Do you have an online payment facility? I'm having trouble finding the information I require. What do I do? What online services do you provide? What do the icons mean that are found throughout the site?