This state is rolling out digital driver’s licences
Digital licences will now be rolled out across the state of NSW after a successful trial was carried out in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Albury and Dubbo earlier this year.
This means that any NSW licenced driver with a smartphone will be able to produce their phone to show their proof of licence from August this year.
Switching to the digital version of the driver’s licence won’t cost you a cent, but drivers who are travelling outside of NSW will need to carry their plastic card.
It’s important to note that the NSW digital version is currently not valid in any other states or overseas.
NSW has also expanded their range of digital versions of licences, which include the Boat Driving Licence, Vessel Registration, Recreation Fishing Fee, Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Competency Card, Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) Competency Card and Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
In order to switch your licence from plastic to digital, drivers will need to download the latest version of the Service NSW app and then add the licence to your MyServiceNSW account.
The digital licence also allows drivers to view, show and renew their licence through the app.