Key info
- You can only apply for an exemption from the MAIP if you meet the criteria.
- You must pay a fee to apply for an exemption.
- You can apply at a service centre, by post or by email.
- You must provide your identity documents if you apply at a service centre.
| Find a Service Centre | button_link | Apply for a MAIP exemption at your nearest Service Tasmania service centre |  |
About applying for a Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program exemption
An alcohol interlock exemption may exempt you from some or all aspects of the MAIP and may result in you:
- being allowed to drive a work vehicle with no interlock installed
- not having to have an interlock installed in your vehicle
- being exempt from other aspects of the Program.
How to apply
| Service Centre | Post | |
|---|---|---|
| Find your nearest service centre | dlu@stategrowth.tas.gov.au | Registration and Licensing Services GPO Box 1002 HOBART TAS 7001 |
What you need to apply
There are 2 types of MAIP exemptions:
- hardship exemption
- other exemption.
There is a full description of the exemption types on each application form and details of which supporting documents you need.
To apply for a 'hardship exemption' you must:
- provide an application form (PDF, 329KB) with supporting documentation
- pay a fee.
To apply for an 'other exemption' you must:
- provide an application form (PDF, 229KB) with supporting documentation
- pay a fee.
Can I apply?
You can apply for an exemption if you:
- have a medical condition that makes you unable to operate an alcohol interlock
- live or frequently visit King Island or the Furneaux group
- or a member of your family will be caused severe hardship if you take part in the program
- have an interlock installed in your personal vehicle, but also need to drive a vehicle to or from work or for the purposes of work.
You can apply for an exemption for more than one reason.
Proving your identity
There are 2 ways to prove your identity:
1. Your Tasmanian driver licence
You can show your driver licence, even if it expired up to 2 years ago.
2. Provide identity documents
If you don't have a Tasmanian driver licence you must show at least:
- one category A document and 2 category B documents, or
- two category A documents and one category B document.
These documents must:
- show your current Tasmanian address
- be the originals (not photocopies, certified copies or laminated)
- be in English or provided with an English translation from an accredited translator.
- Australian birth certificate (not an extract or commemorative certificate)
- Australian citizenship papers
- Australian passport (can be expired up to 2 years)
- Overseas passport/visa (can be expired up to 2 years if accompanied by a current Australian visa)
- Australian photo driver licence (can be expired up to 2 years)
- Australian firearms licence
- Tasmanian Government personal information card (showing your full name)
- Department of Home Affairs travel documents or Australian Government issued Immicard
- Department of Home Affairs certificate of evidence of resident status.
- Medicare card
- Bank or credit card, with signature
- Student identity card with photo, issued by an Australian educational institution
- Department of Veterans' Affairs or Centrelink - pensioner concession or other current entitlement card issued by the Australian Government
- Births, Deaths and Marriages change of name/marriage certificate (not a church or celebrant document) or deed poll
- High risk work licence issued by WorkSafe Tasmania
- Government issued working with vulnerable people card.
If you have changed your address or name
If your name or address is incorrect on your licence or any documents you use to prove your identity, you must show evidence of:
- your address, and/or
- change of name documents.
To show evidence of change of address you must provide one of the following documents:
- Financial institution statement
- Lease or rent agreement
- Council rate notice
- Utility account (electricity, water, sewerage, telephone, gas)
- Aurora+ phone application (name and address details must match the applicant's and be visible when sighted at a service centre. Must not be a screenshot)
- Land tax valuation notice
- Australian Taxation Office assessment (current or last financial year)
- Certificate of title.
To show evidence of change of name you must provide one of the following documents:
- Adoption paper issued by court
- Divorce paper issued by court, showing your original name
- Change of name registration issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages or deed poll
- Guardianship order
- Marriage certificate issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages (not a church or celebrant issued document).
If you cannot show these identity documents, please contact Service Tasmania on 1300 135 513.
How much it costs
| Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program | Standard fee | Pensioner fee |
|---|---|---|
Participate | $65.45 | $43.01 |
Exemption | $65.45 | $43.01 |
Application to identify and differentiate different users | $65.45 | $43.01 |
Application to revoke 'I' condition | $65.45 | $43.01 |
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2024.
Payment options
| Service Centre |      |
|---|---|
| Post | |
More Information
Please visit Transport Services for more information on applying for an exemption from the Mandatory Alcohol Interlock Program.