Key info
- You must first complete the heavy vehicle driving assessment after passing the heavy vehicle driver knowledge test.
- You must meet the eligibility requirements (PDF, 399KB) for the licence class you are applying for.
- You must apply at a service centre.
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About applying for or upgrading a heavy vehicle licence
Before you apply, you must have successfully completed the heavy vehicle licence knowledge test and passed a heavy vehicle driving assessment.
How to apply or upgrade
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What you need to apply or upgrade
You must:
- have completed the heavy vehicle licence knowledge test
- provide a heavy vehicle certificate of competence (obtained by passing a heavy vehicle driving assessment)
- fill out an application form (PDF, 251KB)
- provide your current Tasmanian licence or proof of identity documents
- take an eye test
- pay a fee.
If you are upgrading to a multi-combination licence you must also have a medical fitness to drive assessment (PDF, 812KB) at commercial standard from your doctor.
Can I apply or upgrade?
You must have a current Tasmania car or heavy vehicle licence. Further requirements for each class are:
- light or medium rigid licence - you must:
- be at least 19 years old, and
- have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 12 months.
- heavy rigid licence - you must:
- be at least 20 years old, and
- have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 2 years or a light rigid or medium rigid licence for at least 12 months.
- heavy combination licence - you must:
- be at least 20 years old, and
- have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 2 years or a medium rigid or heavy rigid licence for at least 12 months.
- multi-combination licence - you must:
- be at least 21 years old, and
- have held a heavy rigid or heavy combination licence for at least 12 months.
Depending on which licence class you apply for, you may need a heavy vehicle learner licence before you book a heavy vehicle driving assessment. The licence class that you currently hold will determine whether you need to complete a full training course and assessment, or an assessment only.
The service centre must confirm the time you held your licence if:
- you held your licence in another state of Australia before transferring to Tasmania, and
- your Tasmanian licence has been issued for less than the minimum time periods above.
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 or 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 Immigration and Border Protection issued travel documents or Australian Government issued ImmiCard
- Department of Immigration and Border Protection 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 or children 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
It costs $33.39 to apply for or upgrade a heavy vehicle licence. There are no concession fees available.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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More Information
- Before upgrading more than one class above your existing licence you may need to hold a heavy vehicle learner licence.
- You can apply for exemption from the age and experience criteria by completing an application form (PDF, 88KB) and emailing the form to driver.licensing@stategrowth.tas.gov.au. To apply for an exemption you must be at least 18 years old, and have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 12 months.
Please visit Transport Services for more information on applying for or upgrading a heavy vehicle licence.