Vehicle and Traffic (Driver Licensing and Vehicle Registration) Regulations 2021
44Notification of change of details
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44 Notification of change of details
(1) The holder of a driver licence must, within 14 days after the change, notify the Registrar of any change in the holder's –
(a) name; or
(b) residential address; or
(c) address for the service of notices.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 5 penalty units.
(2) The holder of a driver licence who notifies a change of name under this regulation must provide the Registrar with evidence of the change of name if requested to do so by the Registrar.
(3) A new residential address notified under this regulation must be an address in Tasmania at which the Registrar may ordinarily make personal contact with the person.
(4) If there is no postal service to a new residential address, the holder of the driver licence must provide a postal address for the service of notices on the holder.
(5) If, on notification of a new address, the Registrar issues a sticker showing the new address for attachment to the driver licence, the holder of the licence must, as soon as practicable, attach the sticker to the licence and keep it so attached in accordance with the Registrar's instructions.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.
(6) Unless the Registrar requires written notification, the notification need not be in writing.