Returning your licence

You can return your licence by visiting a Service Tasmania shop.

In most cases, you have 21 days from the date of suspension or conviction to return your licence. You will receive a notice with the date of disqualification/suspension/cancellation, with the notice being different depending on why you have to hand in your licence:

• Demerit Point Suspension – you will receive a Notice of Demerit Point Suspension and the dates of suspension will be specified in the notice. (Note: do not return your licence if you plan on applying for a period of good behaviour).
• Breathalyser Infringement, Excessive Speeding or Unaccompanied Learner Infringement – Once you’re convicted, you’ll receive a Notice of Disqualification. The start date will be listed in this notice.
• Disqualification due to Court Order – Your licence will usually be returned in Court but in some cases you will have 21 days from the date of the court order.
• Medical Conditions – if you’ve got a condition that affects your safety on the roads, you may have to hand in your licence.

You can also voluntarily surrender your licence for a number of reasons, including:

• moving overseas
• no longer wishing to drive
• incapacity to drive.