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:
  • your proof of identity
  • the vehicle's details
  • the old number plates (if your vehicle still has them they must be returned to the service centre when you apply for a UVP)
  • details of the proposed journey
  • your payment
  • the PDF forms:
    • 'Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration'
    • 'Application for Unregistered Vehicle Permit'.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete:
  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:

More information

  • A UVP cannot be used as a substitute for full registration.
  • Permits are not issued to cover extra days where a vehicle 'may' be using the roads.

Payment methods

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

Last updated: 2 October 2024

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