Apply for an unregistered vehicle permit

An unregistered vehicle permit (UVP) allows you to drive an unregistered vehicle for a specific journey and is only valid for the time required to complete that journey by the most direct route.

A UVP cannot be used as a substitute for full registration.

You'll need to make a 'safe use declaration' when applying for a permit.

Written-off vehicles are not eligible for UVPs.

Visit Transport for NSW for more information on what vehicles and journeys are eligible.

• your proof of identity
• personal/corporation details including:
  • your driver licence number, or
  • customer number
• vehicle's details
• the old number plates, if your vehicle still has them
• details of the proposed journey
• an Australian contact address (if you're an overseas or interstate visitor)
• the PDF forms:
  • 'Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration'
  • 'Application for Unregistered Vehicle Permit'.

1. Download and complete:
   • Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration – PDF
   • Application for Unregistered Vehicle Permit – PDF.
2. Make sure you have the required documentation (including your proof of identity) and, if your vehicle still has them, the old number plates.
3. Visit a service centre and lodge your application in person.

• Permits are not issued to cover extra days where a vehicle 'may' be using the roads.
• If your vehicle still has number plates, you must return them to a service centre when you apply for a UVP.