Driving in Australia with a foreign driver licence
NAATI Driver Licence Translation for Australia
Get your overseas driver licence translated into English for use in Australia. If you want to drive in Australia with a foreign licence that is not in English, a NAATI-certified driver licence translation is usually required. Our translations are also accepted for identity verification, licence conversion, and government processes across all Australian states and territories.
Needed for many foreign drivers using a non-English licence in Australia.
NAATI-certified for official driving, identity checks, and government processes.
Accepted for licence conversion, Service NSW, VicRoads, and TMR Queensland.
Driver Licence Translation for Licence Conversion in Australia
If you are converting an overseas driver licence in Australia, you will usually need a NAATI-certified English translation. This applies to licences issued in countries where the original document is not in English.
Australian transport authorities such as Service NSW, VicRoads, and TMR Queensland may require a certified translation as part of the licence conversion process.
Common Driver Licence Translations We Handle
We regularly translate driver licences issued in a wide range of languages for official use in Australia. If your licence is not in English, a NAATI-certified translation is typically required for licence conversion, identity checks, and other administrative processes.
- Chinese driver licences (China)
- Indian driver licences (Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati)
- Arabic driver licences (Middle East)
- Vietnamese driver licences
- Spanish driver licences (Latin America and Spain)
When You Need a Driver Licence Translation
If you want to drive in Australia using a foreign driver licence that is not in English, you will usually need a NAATI-certified translation. Driver licence translations are also commonly required for identity verification, licence conversion, and other official administrative processes across Australia.
Converting an overseas licence in Australia
Identity verification and government processes
Employment or rental applications
What to know before you order
Required for many foreign drivers in Australia
If your overseas driver licence is not in English, a NAATI-certified translation is commonly needed so you can drive in Australia and satisfy official identification or transport authority requirements.
Best with complete front and back images
Upload both sides of the overseas driver licence where relevant and include any expiry dates, classes, endorsements, official stamps, or supporting details visible on the document.
Pricing options for driver licence translation Australia
CHEAPEST
Self-service template translation
from $39.95*
template reviewed by translator
- For standard documents. Use this option if you do want to add the document details into the template yourself or use our AI assisted template option.
- 24-48hrs turnaround**
- Certified with official stamp
- Order online via AcudocX
Provider-assisted template translation
from $64.95*
template completed by translator
- For standard documents. Our translators will input your document details into the template and certify the final translation.
- 24-48hrs turnaround**
- Certified with official stamp
- Order online via AcudocX
Full translation
from $99.95*
per page
- Use this option for if your document is not listed in the list of available templates.
- 3-5 business days turnaround**
- Certified with official stamp
- Get a quote online
*Prices are expressed in Australian dollars (AUD) and exclusive of taxes. Please note that an applicable service fee of 12.5% + $4 will be payable in addition to the prices above for self-service extract and extract translation options.
**Turnaround for electronic copy only, a hard copy may be posted on request (standard delivery times apply). Turnaround for full translation is only indicative, it may vary depending on how much translation work is required.
How driver licence requests are routed
1. Check the document condition
Clear, complete files are easier to route quickly. Add both sides, stamps, and any supporting pages where relevant.
2. Decide between order and quote
Straightforward single-document requests may be suitable for online ordering, while unusual layouts or extra pages are reviewed first.
3. Prepare for submission
The completed translation is issued in a NAATI-certified format designed for Australian-facing administrative use.
A practical setup for driver licence translation requests
Focused on official documents
The qualification flow is built around the kinds of records commonly submitted to Australian authorities and institutions.
Fast path for simple files
Short, standard-format documents can be separated from more complex requests before work starts.
Clearer scoping
Multi-page, specialist, or urgent requests can be reviewed before pricing and turnaround are confirmed.
Files that help us quote and route correctly
Include the full driver licence, not just cropped details.
Add both sides if information appears on the back.
Mention the receiving authority if the format matters.
Note handwriting, attachments, or urgent deadlines.
Check the fastest path for your translation
Simple certified document requests can go straight to online ordering. Complex files, urgent work, and larger projects go to the team for a scoped quote.
NAATI-certified translations for Australian submissions
Clear routing before you upload sensitive documents
Quote review for complex, urgent, or multi-document work
What people ask before ordering
Do you need both sides of the driver licence?+
Yes, include both sides if information appears on the reverse side.
Can expired licences be translated?+
They can be translated, but acceptance depends on the receiving authority.
Do I need a NAATI translation to convert my driver licence in Australia?+
Yes, most Australian transport authorities require a NAATI-certified English translation if your licence is not in English.
Which states require driver licence translation?+
Requirements vary, but translations are commonly required in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and other states for licence conversion and official use.
Can I translate my driver licence myself?+
No, translations must be completed by a NAATI-certified translator to be accepted by Australian authorities.