Heavy vehicles

Here's how dealers can register a new heavy vehicle using myVicRoads partner account.

A heavy vehicle is considered a vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) of over 4.5 tonnes, including: trucks, tippers and prime movers.

Documents you need for a new registration

Register a new heavy vehicle

  • Log on to myVicRoads partner account and click on ‘Register a heavy vehicle’.
  • Find and select the client using LMCT, licence/client identifier.
  • Complete all fields marked with an asterisk, including the GVM (except prime mover) for heavy vehicles.
  • Print two dealer vehicle registration forms.
  • Place the number plate barcode sticker on the top right-hand corner of the form.
  • Sign in the space provided for the dealer delegate at the bottom of the form.

When the vehicle has been registered on the myVicRoads partner account, mail these documents to VicRoads in the yellow pre-paid envelope at the end of the week (Friday):

Keep a copy of all documentation at the dealership for auditing purposes.

Before you can use your vehicle on a road or public space, it must be registered and number plates attached.

If the vehicle is a load carrying vehicle and does not meet the standards for registrations (not fitted with an ADR compliance plate or modified), the customer must get a heavy vehicle standards exemption permit from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (External link).

Documents you need for a new registration

How to register a modified vehicle 

  • Log on to myVicRoads partner account and click on 'Register a heavy vehicle'.
  • Find and select the client using LMCT, licence/client identifier.
  • Complete all fields marked with an asterisk including the GVM for heavy vehicles.
  • Print two dealer vehicle registration forms.
  • Place the number plate barcode sticker on the top right-hand corner of the form.
  • Sign in the space provided for the dealer delegate at the bottom of the form.
When the vehicle has been registered on the myVicRoads partner account, mail these documents to VicRoads in the yellow pre-paid envelope at the end of the week (Friday):

You'll need to email a copy of the printed dealer registration form and VASS certificate(s) to [email protected].

Keep a copy of all documents at the dealership for auditing purposes. 

Before you can use your vehicle on a road or public space, it must be registered and number plates attached.


Any machinery or equipment with a vehicle mass (GVM) of over 4.5 tonnes is a heavy vehicle. This includes:
  • tractors
  • plant machinery
  • fork lifts
  • cranes
  • excavators.

Documents you need for a new registration

How to register machinery or equipment

  • Log on to myVicRoads partner account and click on ‘Register a heavy vehicle’.
    • For vehicles <4500 kg GVM, select standard registration.
    • For vehicles >4500 kg GVM, select national heavy.
  • Find and select the client using LMCT, licence/client identifier.
  • Complete all fields marked with an asterisk.
  • Enter the year of manufacture as 1900.
  • Enter the compliance plate as 01/1900.
  • Select chassis number NOT VIN Number.
  • Select the correct registration code and TAC code. Refer to the registration and TAC codes tables below.
  • Print two dealer vehicle registration forms.
  • Place the number plate barcode sticker on the top right-hand corner of the registration form.
  • Sign in the space provided for the dealer delegate at the bottom of the registration form.
When the vehicle has been registered on the myVicRoads partner account, mail these documents to VicRoads in the yellow pre-paid envelope at the end of the week (Friday):

Email the completed dealer vehicle registration form and certificate of approved operations heavy vehicle form, showing the actual year of manufacture to [email protected].

Number plates must be attached to the vehicle and be clearly visible before the vehicle may be used on a road or public place.

The customer must keep a copy of the certificate of approved operations heavy vehicle form in the vehicle at all times.

Keep a copy of all documentation at the dealership for auditing purposes.

Registration rates & TAC codes


Primary producer registered operators
 Other eligible registered operators
Registration rate codes - FN, PSV, TSV
 Registration rate code - PF, PSV, TSV
TAC code 431 - 433
 TAC code 411 - 413
Exempt from motor vehicle duty
 PSV only exempt from motor vehicle duty
Number plate fees are payable
 NHV, custom or bus number plate fees are payable

Registration codes

Code
 Description
PSV (Plant) > 4500 Kg
 Special purpose vehicle
TSV (Truck) > 4500 Kg
 Special purpose vehicle
 
Reg type
 Reg code
 Reg fee
 TAC code
TAC fee
Plates
S/Duty
Admin fee
Inspection fee
Heavy Truck
 Various
 Yes Various
Full
NHV or custom Yes
Yes
 Yes
Heavy Bus
 Various
 Yes
 Various
Full
Bus or NHV
 Yes
Yes 
 Yes

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