Tow truck permit

Do I need a Tow Truck Permit?

You will need to apply for a tow truck permit if your tow truck does not comply with the prescribed mass or dimension requirements.

To apply for a tow truck permit:

Please note the Heavy tow trucks information sheet (PDF, 174KB)

Note: Operators should check that their vehicle complies with the schedules and conditions in the relevant gazette notice as the permit relevant to this application will reference these same conditions.

Please note a range of national, state and transitional notices expired on 9 February 2019. New notices can be found on the national notices and state notices pages.

Online application

NHVR Portal

Post or fax application

Please note: If you apply through post or fax, all correspondence relating to that application will be done through the same channel. Mailed or faxed applications will be accepted, however, if you have the facilities to apply online through the NHVR Portal you will be requested by team members to use this channel with specialist guidance provided.