Apply for a tow truck drivers certificate

Introduction

If you want to drive a tow truck, you need a tow truck drivers certificate. You can apply for your certificate by lodging an application online with NSW Fair Trading.

You can apply for a 1, 3 or 5-year certificate.

Note: You must hold a tow truck drivers certificate before you can get an operator licence.

What you need

• a photocopy of your unrestricted Australian driver licence (front and back)
• one recent, passport-quality, colour photograph of your head and neck on a plain, light background with no hat or sunglasses
• a National Police Check Certificate that is no older than 6 weeks at the time of application
• a driving record that is no older than 6 weeks at the time of application
  • see Request a driving record for further information.
• if you hold or have held a driver licence outside NSW or overseas within 3 years at the time of application, you will need both:
  • a statement of your driver licence record, and
  • a driving record issued by the relevant licensing authority of that jurisdiction for that period. This be referred to as traffic history depending on the jurisdiction
    Note: The documents must be no older than 6 weeks at the time of application if you currently reside outside NSW.
• if you lived overseas within 10 years at the time of application:
  • a National Police Check Certificate must be obtained from the relevant Police agency for the period you resided in that jurisdiction
    Note: The check must be no older than 6 weeks at the time of application.

How to apply

1. Select the 'Apply online' button.
2. Follow the prompts to apply for a certificate.

If your application is approved, your printed certificate will be sent to your postal address in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

If you're unable to apply online:

1. Download and complete the form Application for tow truck drivers certificate – PDF.
2. Submit your application with payment to towtruck@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

More information

• If Fair Trading refuses your application, you will be advised of the reasons. You can apply for a review if you disagree with the decision.
• If you make false or misleading statements or falsify any documentation, your application may be refused.

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