Introduction

You can apply to upgrade your driver licence to a heavy vehicle multi-combination (MC) licence after you've held either an HR or an HC licence for a period of at least one year.

Before you apply, you'll need to collect a medical report form from a service centre and have it completed by your doctor, pass the knowledge and eyesight tests at a service centre, and complete the heavy vehicle competency based assessment (HVCBA) with an accredited registered training organisation.

What you need

  • your proof of identity
  • a completed medical report (taken to a doctor for completion prior to the knowledge test)
  • a completed and endorsed HVCBA logbook
  • the PDF form – 'Licence Application'.

Note: If you held an overseas licence and have only recently acquired a NSW licence, you'll also need:

  • your overseas licence/confirmation letter to verify that you have held the lower grade licence for the required period of time.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete the Licence Application – PDF.
  2. Make sure you have all the required documentation.
  3. Visit a service centre and submit your application.

More information

  • If you hold an HR licence, you’ll need to pass an HC assessment before you can start MC training.
  • Renewal notices are mailed generally within 6 weeks of the card's expiry date.
  • Before taking a Heavy Vehicle Driver Knowledge Test, read the Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook, together with the Road User Handbook and the Load Restraint Guide.
  • For driver licence renewals or applications, a receipt is provided that allows you to drive until the card arrives in the post. The receipt is valid for 2 months.

Payment methods

You can review transaction payment options on our payment methods page.

Last updated: 17 July 2024

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