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Commercial passenger vehicle licence - H endorsement: apply or renew

All commercial passenger vehicle (CPV) drivers need an H endorsement on their Northern Territory (NT) driver licence.

You need this endorsement to hold a commercial passenger vehicle identity (CPVID) card.

Who can apply

To apply, you must meet all of the following:

  • 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
  • be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or hold a current working visa.

You can't apply if you:

  • hold a learner driver licence
  • are subject to an alcohol ignition lock condition.

How to apply

If you’re applying to become a rideshare driver, read how to apply to be a rideshare driver.

For non-ridesharing CPVs, follow the steps below.

Step 1. Pass theory test

You must pass the hire and reward knowledge test (theory test) at a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) office.

You don't need to book.

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

You must bring your evidence of identity - e.g. driver licence.

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

You can take the test up to one hour before closing time at all MVR offices.

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

To find out what the test is based on, read the CPV05 Licence to drive a commercial passenger vehicle (H endorsement) information bulletin PDF (171.8 KB).

Step 2. Submit application

You must submit the following documents:

You must do this in person at an MVR office.

Generally, if your national police certificate lists no disclosable outcomes, your application will be approved and you'll need to pay a fee.

If it lists disclosable outcomes, your application will be referred to the CPV office for a fit and proper assessment. This may take up to 15 business days.

You’ll be notified via email about the result of your application.

If approved, you'll need to pay a fee. You can then apply for a CPVID card.

How to renew

Your H endorsement is valid for up to 5 years.

You'll receive a courtesy reminder when you're due for renewal. It will show which documents you may need.

These will include all of the following:

You must renew in person at an MVR office. A renewal fee will apply.

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

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