Apply for a heavy combination licence

You must pass an HC training course with an approved HV training provider.

Once you pass, you will receive a statement of attainment.

You must pass a final competency test organised through your approved HV training provider.

The vehicle and trailer combination you use must be loaded to at least 75% of the vehicle's gross combination mass (GCM).

It can be one of the following:

• a prime mover with:
  • at least 3 axles
  • a single semi-trailer with at least 2 axles
• a heavy rigid vehicle towing a trailer with:
  • at least 2 axles
  • a gross vehicle mass of at least 12 tonnes.

You must show you can safely:

• uncouple and re-couple the trailer
• secure a load.

During your test, a camera will record the front of your vehicle as well as the inside.

Your examiner must keep this recording for 6 months and MVR may request a copy at any time.

Once you pass, you will receive a final competency test form.

You can apply in person, by email or mail.

You must provide your:

• statement of attainment
• final competency test form.

In person

Step 1. Submit your supporting documents at an MVR office.

Step 2. Pay your licence fee by Mastercard, Visa, cash or EFTPOS.

By email or mail

Step 1. Submit your supporting documents by:

• email: mvr@nt.gov.au
• mail: Motor Vehicle Registry, GPO Box 530, Darwin NT 0801.

Step 2. Call MVR on 1300 654 628 to pay your licence fee over the phone using Visa or Mastercard.