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

To apply for an unregistered vehicle permit 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

Restrictions and limitations

• 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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