Temporary movement permits
If your vehicle is unregistered and you need to move it for the purposes of registration or repairs prior to registration, you must obtain a temporary movement permit. Temporary movement permits are issued for registration purposes only and are required for every trip.
This means that the only time you will be issued with a temporary movement permit is if you are taking your vehicle:
- to and from a place of repair prior to registration; or
- to and from the examination centre.
Temporary permits are only valid for 48 hours from the time of issue.
Temporary permits can now be issued over the telephone on 13 11 56 by credit card or by attending a licensing centre. You will need to provide the engine number, chassis number and plate number (if still attached) of the vehicle to be driven.
The fee for a temporary movement permit is currently
SSI - Temporary movement permits (* includes GST)
$20.80
(including GST).
To save you time when you present your vehicle at the examination centre, you may wish to also pay for your examination fee (including GST) at the time of application for the temporary permit.
Cheques or money orders should be made payable to:
"Department of Transport".
Once the vehicle has successfully passed the examination you will need to provide proof of ownership and documentary proof of your identity before the vehicle can be registered and a new set of plates issued.
Remember to take your purchase receipt, disposal notice or previous registration papers with you.
