Apply to be a rideshare driver

To become a rideshare driver in the Northern Territory (NT), you must have a hire and reward endorsement (H endorsement) on your NT driver licence.

You must also have a commercial passenger vehicle identity card (CPVID).

Find out how to apply for both below.

Who can apply

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• be at least 18 years and 6 months old
• have held a driver licence (Australian or overseas) in the last 3 years for at least 12 months
• hold a current NT open driver licence
• be able to read and write in English
• have an Australian business number (ABN) - read more on the Australian Business Register
• have a valid work visa for Australia - if you're not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• not be subject to an alcohol ignition lock condition.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps.

Step 1. Pass the theory test

You must pass the online hire and reward knowledge test (theory test).

There is a fee for sitting the test. If you don't pass, you will need to pay the fee each time you resit the test.

Once you start the test, you have 2 hours to complete it.

Before sitting the test, check if you're ready by taking a free online practice hire and reward theory test.

Step 2. Get supporting documents

With your application, you must include the following:

• driver’s licence details
• ABN
• work visa and passport details - if you’re not an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• a copy of your medical assessment - dated within 3 months
• a copy of your national police check - dated within 3 months.

Step 3. Submit application

Go to Territory Services

After you apply

Applications are processed within 15 business days. You’ll receive an email notifying you of the outcome.

If your application is approved, the email will tell you what fees you need to pay and how to pay them.

Once you've paid the fees, your new driver licence with H endorsement and CPVID will be sent to you in the mail.

Cards are printed from a secure location and will be delivered to you through Australia Post.

Allow for standard mail delivery times in your area.

Using your own rideshare vehicle

If you plan to use your own rideshare vehicle, you must also apply to use your vehicle for ridesharing.

How to renew

Your H endorsement is valid for up to 5 years.

You'll receive an email when you're due for renewal.

To keep your endorsement current, you must reapply with a new:

• medical assessment
• national police check - you must do this at least 8 weeks before your endorsement expires.

You don't need to redo the theory test to renew.

More information

Read the CPV05 how to obtain a licence to drive a commercial passenger vehicle (H endorsement) information bulletin PDF (171.8 KB).

Contact

If you have any questions, call 08 8924 7580 or email cpv.admin@nt.gov.au.