Operating or owning a commercial passenger vehicle

To operate a commercial passenger vehicle (CPV), you must hold a commercial vehicle licence (CVL).

Before you can get a CVL, you must have accreditation in the NT.

How to apply

How you apply depends on the type of commercial passenger vehicle you operate.

Rideshare vehicles

You can apply online to operate rideshare vehicles.

Find out how to apply to use your vehicle for ridesharing.

All other vehicles

You can apply in person or by email to operate all other types of commercial passenger vehicles.

Step 1. Fill in the commercial vehicle licence form PDF (252.1 KB).

Step 2. Submit your form in person at an MVR office or by mail to the following postal address.

You can book an appointment at MVR Darwin to apply for a new CVL. Book online via Territory Services.

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
GPO Box 530
Darwin NT 0801

After you apply

After you submit your application, you will get a letter about the outcome within 15 days.

If approved, you must pay the fee:

• in person at an MVR office
• over the phone on 1300 654 628.

You can pay using Visa, Mastercard or cash in person or Visa or Mastercard over the phone.

How to renew

You can renew your CVL for all types of vehicles online, in person or by mail.

Online

You can apply online via Territory Services.

Go to Territory Services

In person or by mail

Step 1. Fill in the commercial vehicle licence form PDF (252.1 KB).

Step 2. Submit your form in person at an MVR office or by mail to the following postal address.

If you plan to submit your form in person at MVR Darwin on Goyder Road, you can book an appointment online via Territory Services.

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
GPO Box 530
Darwin NT 0801

Contact

To find out more, call 1300 654 628 or email mvr@nt.gov.au.