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A permit holder may make an application to renew their permit - rather than create a new application - if they meet the following criteria.
Please note: We process permit renewals for all permit types issued by the NHVR. For all other permit renewals (including any travel within the Northern Territory and Western Australia), you will need to apply directly to the relevant state or territory road transport authority
When should I submit a permit renewal?
Renewal applications should be submitted no earlier than 12 weeks before the permit expires. Early submissions may not be processed.
If the permit has already expired, a new application must be submitted.
Can I make changes to my renewed permit?
You cannot make changes to a permit renewal.
However, if you need to make any changes to your existing permit (one that is not up for renewal) - for example, you are using a different type of heavy vehicle or you need to add additional areas or routes to your journey - you can either:
- apply for a permit amendment
- apply for a new permit
Check your route on the relevant gazette notice or scheme
Before submitting a renewal application, be sure to check the latest gazette notices. Your requested route may now be approved to operate under a notice and no longer require a permit.
To check the notices, search for permit types on the Applications process page. Select your permit type and scroll down to the gazette notices table to see the recent notice announcements.
How do I make a renewal application?
To apply for a permit renewal, log on to your account on the NHVR Portal and select the ‘Application tracker’ and select the ‘Renew’ button. You can also apply for a renewal from your ‘Permit library’ by ticking the issued permit and selecting the ‘Apply for renewal’ from the ‘Actions’ menu dropdown.
Click on the NHVR Portal Launch Now button below.
Online applications
Post or fax application
Yes, you can. However, please note that if you apply through post or fax, all correspondence relating to that application will be done through the same channel. If you can apply online through the NHVR Portal but need help, our team members are here to provide specialist guidance. Contact us for assistance.