An Unregistered Vehicle Permit (UVP) is issued by VicRoads when a vehicle is unregistered and/or it is deemed impractical or unreasonable to have the vehicle registered during the period of the permit.
A UVP must not be used as a substitute for full registration.
UVPs are intended to cover situations such as:
- Preparing an unregistered vehicle for registration
- to have repairs done
- to obtain a Certificate of Roadworthiness
- to obtain a Vehicle Identity Validation certificate
- to obtain a Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme (VASS) Approval Certificate
- to take the vehicle to VicRoads for registration
- to have a replacement VIN stamped
- Moving a vehicle from place to place on a one-off basis
- Heavy earthmoving equipment which cannot meet registration requirements but which need to cross or operate on public roads in the course of construction work.
- Rally vehicles
- Carnival floats
It is the responsibility of the driver to demonstrate that the journey is covered by the permit if required to.
Vehicles may only be driven in daytime between sunrise and sunset. The permit allows a vehicle to be used outside these hours for the following purposes:
- where a construction vehicle is working in a floodlit area, or within an area closed off to normal traffic, or where the construction vehicle is fitted with required lighting for night operation; or
- where a vehicle is collected from the place of purchase to be driven to the residence of the owner or the garaged address nominated on the permit;
- for single journeys where specified on the permit form.
A UVP does not allow a vehicle to be used:
- to collect parts
- for social purposes
- for domestic purposes outside those specified on permit
| Note: Your vehicle must be safe for use on the road and you must follow the permit conditions. |
When driving with an Unregistered Vehicle Permit you are covered by the
Transport Accident Commission (TAC) charge. This charge pays for treatment and support services for people injured in transport accidents.
- A UVP cannot be issued if the vehicle's registration is suspended
- A UVP cannot be issued to a registered vehicle
- You generally cannot drive with a UVP between 7:00pm and 7:00am
- The UVP must be fixed in the lower left hand corner of the windscreen while it is being used on the highway
| Note: Learner Drivers are not permitted to drive a vehicle issued with an Unregistered Vehicle Permit. |
Unregistered Vehicle Permits normally last up to 28 days. Permits cannot be extended. If you need more time you must apply for another permit.
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- make
- model
- body type
- colour
- year of manufacture
- either the engine, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or chassis number.
Fees vary depending on duration, vehicle type and garaged address. The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) charge is included.
There are no concessions available.
Fees for an Unregistered Vehicle Permit can be refunded provided the period of use specified in the permit has not commenced. No administration charge is deducted from the refundable amount.
Refunds of permits are not provided once the period of use has commenced.
You can drive interstate with an Unregistered Vehicle Permit if this condition is specified on your permit.
You do not need a permit from VicRoads if your journey starts interstate and finishes in Victoria. Check with your local vehicle registration authority if you need an interstate permit before you drive.