Apply for unregistered vehicle permit

About this service

This service allows you to apply for a permit to move an unregistered vehicle from one place to another, by road.

Travel information

  • Your journey must start in Queensland, but can end in Queensland or interstate.
  • If a vehicle is being moved to Queensland from interstate, a permit must be purchased from the state or territory where the journey starts.
  • You must take the most direct route to your destination and not stop anywhere else on your journey.
  • The permit is valid from 12.01am of the first day of the journey and expires at midnight on the last day of the journey.

To get a permit, your vehicle must be in a safe condition and comply with the standards outlined in the relevant vehicle law:

  • Light vehicles (such as cars and motorcycles) must comply with the Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021
  • Heavy vehicles (GVM or ATM of more than 4.5 tonne) must comply with the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation. 

When is a permit needed?

Find out when a permit is needed and when you don't need a permit.

When a permit cannot be issued

There are many reasons why an unregistered vehicle permit can't be issued:

For example:

  • the number plates are still on the vehicle
  • the vehicle has been written off.

Find out when a permit cannot be issued.

See moving unregistered vehicles if you are unable to use this online service or need more information.

Unregistered vehicle permit fee

  • Permits are issued for 1 to 7 days
  • You'll need to pay a permit fee per day plus CTP insurance
  • No refund will be given for expired permits
  • You may be given a refund for any unexpired portion of a permit in excess of one day (Note: the cost of the first day of the permit is non-refundable)

What you'll need to apply

You will also need:

  • The VIN or chassis number of the vehicle
  • Details about the vehicle and journey (to answer questions)
  • A credit or debit card to pay the permit fee and CTP insurance

Note: If you have applied an additional level of security to your account, you'll need to enter extra details to access this service.

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