Key info
- Roadworthy vehicles that are used for a short, set distance and a specific reason can be issued with a restricted registration.
- There are different categories depending on the type of vehicle and how it will be used.
- You will have conditions placed on the use of the vehicle including when and how you can use it.
- If your application is successful, you pay a reduced MAIB premium and you do not pay motor tax.
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About applying to register a restricted vehicle
You must complete the application process to be granted a conditional registration - restricted use.
Restricted use registration may be given to vehicles used for:
- agriculture - needing limited access on public streets to move between properties
- industry - short distance transport between nominated industrial addresses
- recreation - on public land with a permit or land manager/owner consent
- municipal and other work - roadside maintenance
- towing a boat trailer - to and from the nearest boat ramp
- golf buggies - that are used within the golf course or to cross public roads joining the courses
- snow mobile - used in national parks.
Please note that even if your vehicle use fits one of these examples, you are not guaranteed to be approved.
Transport Services have helpful guidelines (PDF, 295KB) on restricted registration.
How to apply
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| Find your nearest Service Centre | vehicle.management@stategrowth.tas.gov.au | Vehicle management PO Box 1002 Hobart, TAS 7001 |
You can email or post your documents to vehicle management for initial assessment if your application must be assessed before you submit it at a service centre. You will need to attend a service centre if your application is approved.
What you need to apply
Use the guide in the application form (PDF, 295KB) to find out if you need an approval assessment before submitting your application at Service Tasmania.
If your application does not require an assessment to proceed, you must visit a service centre and:
- provide the completed application form (PDF, 295KB)
- show your current Tasmanian driver licence or proof of identity documents
- provide proof of a Tasmanian garage address
- provide your proof of entitlement to register documents
- hand in any existing number plates associated with the vehicle
- pay the fee.
If your application requires assessment to proceed you must first submit your application directly to vehicle management and include:
- the completed application form (PDF, 295KB)
- a letter of support
- a route map
- the completed vehicle equipment checklist (PDF, 139KB)
- at least 1 clear photo of the vehicle.
If your application is approved you must then attend a service centre and:
- provide your approval letter from vehicle management
- provide the completed application form (PDF, 295KB)
- show your current Tasmanian driver licence or proof of identity documents
- provide proof of a Tasmanian garage address
- provide your proof of entitlement to register documents
- hand in any existing number plates associated with the vehicle
- pay a fee.
Can I apply?
You can apply if you are:
- 16 years or over for a light vehicle, or
- 18 years or over for a heavy vehicle, or
- a body corporate, such as a company or an incorporated association, or
- government department, or
- government authority, and
- you can provide proof of a Tasmanian garage address.
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
To find out how much you need to pay, please visit Transport Services.
Payment options
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More Information
Please visit Transport Services for more information on applying for a conditional registration - restricted use.