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Discounts for charities or religious institutions

Process to apply for recognition as a charity or religious group and get a fee discount.

How do I know if my institution is eligible?

You may be eligible if the institution’s purpose is to support the community or animals. This includes: 

  • charitable institutions: incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act 1981 or not-for profit corporation who gives assistance to the community or animals
  • benevolent institution: not-for-profit, incorporated bodies established for benevolent purposes or community benefit, for example for poverty or illness relief or search and rescue services
  • religious institutions: bodies established for religious purposes. 

Any organisations that operate for profit aren't eligible.

Steps to apply for a registration fee discount

  1. 1

    Step 1: Apply for recognition from VicRoads

    The application should include:

    • proof of incorporation or evidence of recognition under an Act of Parliament
    • the institution address and contact details of the institution
    • postal address of institution (if different from residential address)
    • details of the institution's functions and objectives, and that it is not for profit
    • the type of institution - a charity, a benevolent or religious institution
    • the institution's webpage details (where applicable)
    • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) number (where applicable)
    • VicRoads customer number (where available)
    • the registration numbers and garaged address (if different from residential address) of eligible vehicles.

    Once you have all the information, email your application to:
    [email protected]

  2. 2

    Step 2: Register your vehicle

    Once approved, you’ll need to register your vehicle in the name of a charitable, benevolent or religious institution to be eligible for free registration. 

    Note: motor vehicle duty and annual TAC fees will still apply.

    You must meet these conditions to be eligible for a nil registration fee:

    • The institution is placed on VicRoads' list of recognised charitable, benevolent or religious institutions.
    • The vehicle is not used for hire, fare or reward (including for the carriage of passengers or load).
    • The vehicle is registered in the name of the organisation or institution.
    • The vehicle is used principally in connection with the management or business of the organisation or institution.
    • The vehicle must not be used on a regular basis by employees for private use.

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