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Victoria driver's licence and photo card photo
In Victoria the photo on a driver's licence, and on the government photo card used as proof of age, is taken by VicRoads when you apply or when your photo is due for renewal. You do not supply a photo, so there is no file or print to prepare: you turn up with your identity documents and the officer photographs you. This page explains when a new photo is needed, what to expect at the counter and what it costs.
- Photo
- Taken at the counter
- Agency
- VicRoads
- Bring a photo?
- No
Check the official source. Fees as reported from the VicRoads fee page by search on 2026-10-29. The photo-renewal trigger in the notice was not re-confirmed.
How it works
- Most renewals are online; VicRoads tells you in the renewal notice if you need a new photo.
- When a new photo is needed, visit a VicRoads customer service centre or partner agency with your current licence.
- Have your photo taken and pay the fee. Eligible drivers under 25 may qualify for the Free Licence Scheme.
- The card is posted; a digital licence is available in the Service Victoria app.
About the photo
- The photo is taken at the counter; you cannot upload one for a licence.
- The Victorian Proof of Age Card is different: you apply with a form and have the photo taken at an approved Photo Point agency (see the Victorian Proof of Age card page).
Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full licence renewal, 3 years | $96.50 (check) |
| Full licence renewal, 10 years | $330.70 (check) |
Figures as published on the official fee page and reported by a web search on 2026-10-29; the page itself was not re-opened, so check the current amount before you go.
Current fees on the official site
Why this site has no tool for it
This site only makes photos for documents that accept a photo you supply. Here the photo is taken at the counter, so a file or print you bring is not used, and selling one would be misleading. For documents that do take your own photo, such as passports, many visas and some working with children checks, use the ID photo hub or the photo maker.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own passport photo instead?
No. The agency photographs you at the counter so the photo on the card is captured under its own lighting and identity checks. A printed or digital photo you bring is not used.
What should I wear for the photo?
Anything you would wear for a passport photo: plain clothing, hair off the face, no hat or sunglasses. Religious head coverings are fine if the whole face is visible.
Can I keep my glasses on?
Usually the counter officer will ask you to remove glasses if there is glare or the frames cover your eyes. If you wear glasses for driving, the licence records that as a condition regardless of the photo.
Why is there no photo tool for this card?
There is nothing to make: the photo is taken by the agency. This page explains the process and costs; use the passport photo tools on this site only for documents that accept a photo you supply.
Sources
Rules on this page last verified against these sources on 29 October 2026. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.