NAATI Certified Driving Licence Translation
A NAATI-certified English translation of your overseas driving licence, accepted by every Australian state authority, police, rental companies and insurers. Delivered in 24 to 48 hours from AU$69.
Get your NAATI certified driver's licence translation
When do you need a driving licence translation?
Driving on a foreign licence
Most Australian states allow you to drive on your overseas licence for 3–6 months, but only if you carry a NAATI-certified English translation alongside it at all times. Without one, you risk fines and your insurance may be void.
Converting to an Australian licence
Every state transport authority (VicRoads, Service NSW, TMR Queensland, Service SA, DoT WA, Service TAS) requires a certified translation as part of the licence conversion application. Your application will be rejected without it.
Renting a car or campervan
Rental companies including Jucy, Apollo, Britz and major chains like Hertz and Avis require a NAATI translation or International Driving Permit. A NAATI translation is accepted everywhere and never expires.
Starting farm work or regional jobs
Employers in regional areas often need proof you can legally drive. A translated licence is standard onboarding paperwork for fruit picking, farm work and hospitality roles across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
Police roadside checks
If pulled over, police may ask to see your licence in English. A certified translation avoids on-the-spot fines, confusion at the roadside and potential licence suspension.
Insurance claims after an accident
If you're involved in a collision, your insurer will likely require a certified English translation of your licence to process the claim. Without it, your claim may be delayed or denied.
Hit the road. We've got the paperwork sorted.
What's translated
Front and back of the licence: full name, date of birth, licence number, vehicle category codes, issue and expiry dates, issuing authority, endorsements and restrictions.
Official certification
The NAATI translator's stamp and practitioner number make the translation legally valid for any 100-point identity check across Australia.
Accepted everywhere
VicRoads, Service NSW, TMR QLD, Service SA, DoT WA, Service TAS, every Australian police force, all major rental companies and insurers.
Driving licence translation for every state and use case
VicRoads conversion
Required for converting your overseas licence to a Victorian licence within 6 months of becoming a resident.
Service NSW conversion
Required for converting to a NSW licence within 3 months of permanent residency. Bring it to your knowledge test.
TMR QLD conversion
Queensland does not accept International Driving Permits. A NAATI translation is the only accepted option for conversion.
Campervan and car rental
Jucy, Apollo, Britz, Hertz, Avis and most rental chains require a NAATI translation before releasing keys to overseas-licence holders.
Roadside police check
Avoid fines and confusion if pulled over. A certified English translation lets any officer verify your licence in seconds.
Insurance claim after a collision
AAMI, NRMA, Allianz, Suncorp and most insurers require a certified English translation of your licence to process accident claims.
How it works
Upload your licence
Snap a photo of both sides of your licence and upload via our secure form. JPG, PNG or PDF accepted.
We translate & certify
A NAATI-accredited translator renders every detail into English and stamps the result with their official practitioner number.
Receive your translation
Your certified PDF arrives in your inbox within 24 to 48 hours. Use it at any state authority, rental, police check or insurer. No expiry.
NAATI translation vs International Driving Permit
Accepted in all Australian states
IDP: No (rejected by QLD for conversion). NAATI: Yes, every state and territory.
Valid for licence conversion
IDP: No, not accepted for converting to an Australian licence. NAATI: Yes, required by all state transport authorities.
Accepted by Queensland TMR
IDP: No. NAATI: Yes, the only accepted option.
No expiry date
IDP: Expires after 12 months. NAATI: Never expires while your original licence is valid.
Accepted by police & insurers
IDP: Sometimes, inconsistent across jurisdictions. NAATI: Yes, universally accepted.
Available online in 24 to 48 hours
IDP: No, must be obtained before leaving your home country. NAATI: Yes, order from anywhere and receive by email.
What our customers say
Real stories from people who got their documents translated with EzyTranslate.
“VicRoads accepted my translated French permis without questions. I converted to a Victorian licence two weeks after landing in Melbourne.”
“Picked up a campervan in Cairns for the East Coast. Rental wouldn't release the keys without a NAATI translation. EzyTranslate delivered overnight, holiday saved.”
“Queensland TMR doesn't accept IDPs, only NAATI translations. Glad I went straight to EzyTranslate. Conversion done within the 3-month resident window.”
“VicRoads accepted my translated French permis without questions. I converted to a Victorian licence two weeks after landing in Melbourne.”
“Picked up a campervan in Cairns for the East Coast. Rental wouldn't release the keys without a NAATI translation. EzyTranslate delivered overnight, holiday saved.”
“Queensland TMR doesn't accept IDPs, only NAATI translations. Glad I went straight to EzyTranslate. Conversion done within the 3-month resident window.”
“Service NSW updated my Spanish licence to a NSW one in a single visit. The certified translation made the whole thing routine.”
“Pulled over outside Melbourne. Officer asked to see my Polish licence in English. Showed the EzyTranslate PDF on my phone and was on my way in five minutes.”
“Minor accident in Brisbane and my insurer asked for a translated copy of my Chilean licence to process the claim. NAATI PDF was accepted, claim paid within the week.”
“Service NSW updated my Spanish licence to a NSW one in a single visit. The certified translation made the whole thing routine.”
“Pulled over outside Melbourne. Officer asked to see my Polish licence in English. Showed the EzyTranslate PDF on my phone and was on my way in five minutes.”
“Minor accident in Brisbane and my insurer asked for a translated copy of my Chilean licence to process the claim. NAATI PDF was accepted, claim paid within the week.”
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Other documents available for NAATI translations
Birth Certificate
Diploma
Marriage Certificate
Police Check
Academic Transcript
Divorce Certificate
Medical Certificate
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