Driver Licences

Driver Licences

The Australian Consulate-General, Geneva does not renew driver licences. Contact the relevant State Government Licence Authority in Australia to find out if you are eligible and to obtain the necessary forms and instructions to renew your licence while residing overseas.

Visit Austroads - Australian Driver Licensing for further information and contact details of all State Government driver licence issuing authorities in Australia.

In some cases, we can be requested to witness signatures and photographs on a driver licence renewal application.

Is an Appointment required?

If you need a licence renewal document witnessed, this must be completed in-person at an appointment.  You must check with the requesting authority that consular staff can witness the document and/or photographs for you. If you need a photograph certified as part of this process, visit our notarial section on Certifying photographs and true copies of documents.

How to book an appointment

All notarial appointments are held in Geneva only (not Bern) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The current waiting time for an appointment is 1-2 weeks - please advise us if your request is urgent.

Appointments can only be made by sending an email to: [email protected]

Please provide the following in your email:

1. Title your email subject with: “Last name”, “First Name” – Notarial Appointment
2. Your full name, contact phone number and email address
3. The full name of anyone else requiring the same service
4. Preferred 'day' (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) and ‘time’ (morning/afternoon preference)
5. Where you will be coming from
6. Specific details of the notarial service you require – Full instructions from the requesting authority must be provided before an appointment can be scheduled - please attach these details to your appointment request email.

What to bring to your appointment?

• Completed renewal kit form but DO NOT sign before your appointment.
• Photo identification or whatever other documents the Licensing Authority requires by way of proof of identity (details of which are on the form).
• Photos (if applicable).
• Your credit/debit card for payment – Fees and payment methods. (Please note fees will be charged based on the type and the quantity of services the Consulate are required to do by the Licencing Authority).