Communications and dispatch networks

You can apply for a communications and dispatch network approval to control, coordinate or communicate with commercial passenger vehicles.

Before you apply

You will need to have all of the following:

• a national police certificate - from Screening Assessment for Employment in the Northern Territory (SAFE NT) dated within 3 months
• an insolvency report - dated within 3 months and supplied by the Australian Financial Security Authority website
• an application to operate a communications and dispatch network form PDF (593.3 KB)
• an ABN or ACN
• a business or company extract listing all office holders
• a constitution for body corporates or incorporated associations
• a letter of approval to operate the business from the intended location.

You will also need to provide all supporting documents on policies, procedures and systems listed at the end of the form.

You will need to pay a fee. Read about the dispatch network approval and other transport industry fees.

In some cases, you may need local planning approvals and other approvals associated with operating a business.

How to apply

Email

Email your completed form and other documents to cpv.admin@nt.gov.au.

You can pay your fee by Visa or Mastercard by calling 1300 654 628.

Mail

Send your completed form, other documents and money order to:

Motor Vehicle Registry
GPO Box 530
Darwin NT 0801

In person

Submit your completed form in person at an MVR office.

You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS or cash.