Apply for an unregistered vehicle permit

Introduction

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

Note: If you're an overseas or interstate visitor, you need to visit a Service NSW Centre before you apply for the UVP, so you can be issued a customer number. Take your proof of identity documents with you when you visit the service centre.

Eligibility

Written-off vehicles are not eligible for UVPs.

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

What you need

• personal/corporation details including:
  • driver licence number or customer number
  • an Australian contact address (if you're an overseas or interstate visitor)
• your proof of identity
• the vehicle's details
• details of the proposed journey
• your fee payment
• the PDF forms:
  • 'Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration'
  • 'Application for Unregistered Vehicle Permit'
• the old number plates: 
  • if your vehicle still has them, they must be returned to the service centre when you apply for a UVP
  • if the registration is expired but not cancelled, number plates do not need to be returned, but you must remove them before driving with a UVP.

How to apply

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 the old number plates (if applicable)
3. Visit a service centre and lodge your application and supporting documents in person, or via:
   • email – Transactions.parkes@service.nsw.gov.au
   • post – Service NSW, PO Box 21, Parkes, NSW, 2870

More information

• The most direct route can be a:
  • single journey from A to B
  • return journey from A to B and back to A
  • journey that takes several days from A to B to C to D (maximum 28 days)
  • journey from NSW to interstate
  • journey from interstate to NSW
• Permits are not issued to cover extra days where a vehicle 'may' be using the roads.
• A UVP cannot be used as a substitute for full registration.

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