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Club Permit / Conditional Registration — Historic and Vintage Vehicles (VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA)

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Form number: VIC: Club Permit Application + Vehicle Eligibility and Standards Declaration (VicRoads); NSW: Form 1259 Historic Vehicle Declaration

Club permit and conditional registration schemes allow members of approved historic vehicle clubs to register and make limited road use of vintage, classic, and historic vehicles (generally 25–30+ years old) at significantly reduced registration costs compared to full registration.

Issuing authority

VicRoads (VIC); Transport for NSW / Service NSW (NSW); Transport and Main Roads QLD (QLD); Department for Infrastructure and Transport SA (DPTI SA); Department of Transport WA

Official source

vicroads.vic.gov.au

Cost

VIC: approx. $104 (45 days) or $181 (90 days) for motorcycles; car fees vary — significantly less than full registration. NSW Classic Vehicle Scheme approx. $95 total (incl. $22 admin + $29 CTP + $44 plates one-off). Other states vary.

Deadline

VIC: application must be submitted within 30 days of the Vehicle Eligibility and Standards Declaration date

How to apply

  1. Join a VicRoads-recognised (VIC) or Transport-recognised (NSW/QLD/SA/WA) historic vehicle club — membership of an approved club is a mandatory prerequisite in all states.
  2. Confirm vehicle eligibility: in VIC, vehicles must be veteran (pre-1919), vintage (1919–1930), or classic/historic (25+ years old with rolling cut-off); NSW requires 30+ years old and as-close-to-original condition; other states have similar age thresholds.
  3. In VIC: obtain and complete the 'Vehicle Eligibility and Standards Declaration' form (signed by a club official) and the 'Club Permit Application' form — you have 30 days from the date on the eligibility declaration to submit the permit application.
  4. In NSW: complete Form 1259 Historic Vehicle Declaration, signed by an official of your recognised historic vehicle club, and submit in person at a Service NSW Centre.
  5. In QLD, SA, WA: contact your state road authority or approved club for the equivalent conditional/concessional registration application form and club endorsement process.
  6. Submit your application with supporting documents (club membership evidence, vehicle identity documents, roadworthy/safety certificate as required) and pay the applicable fee at your state road authority service centre or online.
  7. Receive your club permit or conditional registration label/logbook — in VIC, choose either the 45-day or 90-day permit option; record trips in your logbook whenever the vehicle moves more than 100 metres from its garage address.
  8. Renew annually; note that vehicles may be driven interstate provided they comply with the issuing state's permit conditions.

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