NSW Digital Driver Licence

The digital version of the NSW Driver Licence is here.

Introduction

The NSW Digital Driver Licence is the digital version of the NSW Driver Licence available through the Service NSW app.

Licence holders

Find out how and where to use the digital driver licence. 

Licence checkers

If your business checks licences, learn about accepting the digital driver licence.

For all driver licence holders, the NSW Digital Driver Licence has the same legal status as the plastic driver licence in NSW and is accepted more broadly interstate. It’s optional, doesn’t replace the plastic card and is available at no additional cost. There are conditions for using the digital driver licence that holders need to know about.

The NSW Digital Driver Licence is accepted by most pubs and clubs, and NSW Police.

It’s illegal to access your Digital Driver Licence when driving, including when stationary, unless you’re asked to do so by a police officer. Penalties apply. Visit the Centre for Road Safety for more information.

Get the NSW Digital Driver Licence

To get your digital driver licence you’ll need to:

The Service NSW app will walk you through the process to access your digital driver licence.

If you have any issues getting your digital driver licence, call us on 13 77 88 or visit a Service NSW Centre.

Your security and privacy

To ensure the security and privacy of licence holders, we've built strong partnerships with cyber security and identity theft experts. This has resulted in comprehensive security measures to protect your information and identity at all times, similar to those used for internet banking.

For more information, see Privacy and digital licences and credentials.

Last updated: 1 October 2024