Fee schedule

The NHVR operates under a single fee structure for access permits, accreditation and the National Driver Work Diary. We also provide heavy vehicle escort services to the over-dimensional transport industry in Victoria.

Please note: NHVR fees will increase on 1 July 2026, in line with CPI.

Access permit Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
Class 1 or 3 access permit application $91 $94
Class 2 access permit application $91 $94
HML permit application $91 $94
NHVAS AFM accreditation Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
Advanced Fatigue Management (AFM) accreditation application (establish, maintain or add) $167 $172
NHVAS BFM accreditation Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) accreditation application (establish, maintain or add) $110 $113
NHVAS Maintenance accreditation Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
Maintenance accreditation application (establish, maintain or add) $110 $113
Vehicles to be nominated or remain in accreditation module/s (per vehicle) $40 $41
NHVAS Mass accreditation Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
Mass accreditation application (establish, maintain or add) $110 $113
Vehicles to be nominated or remain in accreditation module/s (per vehicle) $40 $41
Written work diary Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
National Driver Work Diary $31 $31 (no change)
PBS Scheme Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
There is no charge for a Performance-Based Standards scheme application (there is a $91 ($94 from 1 July 2026) charge for a PBS vehicle access permit application). N/A N/A
Vehicle Standards Current Fee Fee from 1 July 2026
There is no charge for a vehicle standards application (fees for jurisdictional services may apply). N/A N/A

Victoria escort services

The NHVR provides escort services for heavy vehicles operating under a pilot or escort requirement under the HVNL. These services include, but are not limited to:

  • escort service for vehicles carrying large indivisible items
  • inspection services of vehicles and loads related to escort services.

The fee for these services as specified under the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator - Fee for Victorian Services Notice 2025 (No.1) is $263 per hour per escort vehicle (including GST), with a minimum of 2 hours for weekdays and 3 hours for weekends and public holidays. Charges start at the time specified in the booking to attend the pick-up point until completion of the service.

A cancellation fee applies for notice of cancellation received less than 24 hours prior to the service, with minimum charges of 2 hours on weekdays and 3 hours on weekends and public holidays.

From 1 August 2026, the National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) will be progressively replaced by the Heavy Vehicle Accreditation (HVA) scheme. For more information, please see HVNL reform implementation and HVA operator FAQs.

Heavy Vehicle Accreditation scheme fees

These fees will apply from 1 August 2026.

Establish, maintain or add accreditation Fee
General Safety Accreditation (GSA) $113
General Safety Accreditation (GSA) – Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) $113
Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) – Mass $113
Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) – Fatigue $172
Vehicles (including trucks and trailers) to be added or remain in accreditation Fee
Alternative Compliance Accreditation (ACA) – Mass $41 per vehicle
General Safety Accreditation (GSA) – Maintenance Assurance Program (MAP) $41 per vehicle