Sri Lankan licence holders abroad can renew, replace or amend their Sri Lankan driving licence through the mission, and obtain a name verification or authentication letter from the Department of Motor Traffic.
Where to apply in Australia
Sri Lanka High Commission, Yarralumla (Canberra, ACT) for ACT, NSW, QLD, WA and NT (and NZ and Pacific states); Sri Lanka Consulate-General, Melbourne for VIC, SA and TAS. Honorary consulates (Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth) are used to certify documents for postal applications.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Sri Lanka.
How to apply
Request form MTA 30/2 by email | complete in black ink and attach documents | hand in Mon-Fri 9:30-13:30 with the licence, or post it
Documents you need
- Form MTA 30/2
- Copy of licence
- Medical certificate within three months
- Certified passport and visa copies
- Certified NIC copy unless NIC is in the passport
- Three 35x45 mm black-and-white photos
- Request letter to the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic
- Police report for duplicates
- Proof of name or address change
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: renewal AUD 150.00; duplicate AUD 150.00; change of details AUD 150.00; name verification letter AUD 89.00
- Other charges: late renewal AUD 15.00 per year since expiry; postage AUD 10.00 in Australia (AUD 40.00 outside)
Good to know
Processing time not stated. Form notes PDF carries a 2024/09 path. Page shows no publication date (footer only '2026').
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Sri Lanka's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Sri Lanka in Australia
- Certification and attestation of documents, powers of attorney and translations
- Dual citizenship (resumption or retention)
- Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and visas for Sri Lanka
- Emergency passport (NMRP) - one-way return to Sri Lanka
- Marriage notice and registration
- Passport - new or renewal (adult)
- Passport amendment - change of name
- Passport amendment - change of profession
- Passport for a minor (under 16)
- Passport replacement - lost or stolen
- Pensioners' life certificate
- Police clearance certificate
- Registration of a birth abroad (with citizenship registration)
- Registration of a death abroad
- Repatriation of remains or ashes to Sri Lanka