License your vehicle
If you have an imported vehicle from overseas or the licence for the vehicle you own has lapsed, you will need to make an appointment at a vehicle examination centre in order to gain a licence.
If your vehicle is unlicensed you will need to obtain a temporary movement permit prior to driving the vehicle to be repaired or taking it to a vehicle examination centre for inspection and licensing. The vehicle examination fee should be paid when the permit is obtained to save additional waiting time
More about vehicle examinations
Vehicle examination fees are based on the type of vehicle presented for examination
Examinations are also conducted in regional areas by a network of around 200 Approved Inspection Stations. As these centres are operated by private individuals on behalf of the department, it is important to contact them to find out their operating procedures.
For the first registration of Imported vehicles you must make an appointment at a metropolitan vehicle examination centres for a vehicle inspection. Ring 13 11 56 to book an appointment.
Once the vehicle has successfully passed the examination you will need to provide proof of ownership before the vehicle may be registered and a new set of number plates issued.
Please see our vehicle examination section for more information.
Changes to vehicle licensing
There have been changes to the way vehicle licences are issued or transferred. The major changes are:
- Vehicle licences can only be issued to a legal entity
- Vehicle licences cannot be issued to persons under 16 years of age
For more information on these changes and how they may affect you then please refer to the Road Traffic Amendment Act 2000 section.
