Apply to use your vehicle for ridesharing

Any vehicle used for ridesharing in the Northern Territory (NT) must have a commercial vehicle licence (CVL).

Drivers of rideshare vehicles also need an H endorsement on their driver licence and a commercial passenger vehicle identity card (CPVID). Find out how to apply to be a rideshare driver.

Who can apply

You don’t need to be the vehicle owner to apply for a CVL. But you must have the owner’s written permission if the vehicle is not registered in your name.

The vehicle must also meet the following requirements:

• comply with the NT ridesharing in-service maintenance standards
• pass a roadworthy vehicle inspection less than 6 weeks before you apply for a licence
• have a manufacture date of less than 13 years ago:
  • some rideshare companies may have stricter rules - check with your chosen company about their maximum vehicle age requirements.

Before you apply

With your application, you must include the following:

• your Australian business number (ABN)
• a copy of your vehicle’s inspection report - if it hasn’t been submitted to MVR by the vehicle inspector.

If the vehicle is not registered in your name, you must also provide a letter from the vehicle owner authorising you to use the vehicle for the purposes of rideshare.

The letter should include the VIN, registration number, registered owner’s full name, date of birth, address, contact number and signature.

How to apply

Go to Territory Services

After you apply

Applications are processed within 10 business days. You’ll receive an email notifying you of the outcome.

If your vehicle is approved, the email will tell you what fees you need to pay and how to pay them. This includes:

• the annual commercial vehicle licence fee
• additional motor accident compensation insurance as part of the vehicle registration.

Once fees are paid, you'll receive an email on collecting your CVL certificate and label.

Your responsibilities

After you receive your CVL certificate and label, you must do all of the following:

• Attach the label to the bottom corner of your front windscreen on the passenger’s side. It must be fitted outside of any glazing tint. Make sure the information on the label is readable from outside the vehicle.
• Keep a copy of your CVL certificate in the vehicle at all times.
• Make sure drivers are insured for any injury that happens while they are ridesharing.

To find out more about your legal responsibilities, read the Ridesharing Regulations 2017.

Contact

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