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Vehicle Tester Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to operate an inspection facility or a motor vehicle mechanical repair business. A Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT) is a person or company operating a retail motor vehicle mechanical repair or inspection facility that is accessible to members of the public where vehicles are inspected for road worthiness.

This licence excludes premises used for the testing of buses and taxis. This licence will also allow you to formally authorise your staff to test vehicles and sign certificates on your behalf.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • be a fit and proper person to hold a licence
  • have submitted criminal history check documentation with Victoria Police
  • have successfully completed the VicRoads Licensed Vehicle Tester Accreditation training
  • be a proprietor of the business
  • have a suitable premises to conduct testing and examinations
  • submit the application form and associated documentation with the Agency
  • pay the prescribed fees.

Duration

Twelve months

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $130.60

Premises approval. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All -

Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the attached fee resource.
Renew Renewal All $26.10

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Road Safety Act 1986 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 Victoria

Lodgement process

Apply

Please lodge your application and accompanying documentation directly with the Agency.

Application process

Apply

Your application must address these areas:

  • probity check
  • accreditation training
  • business structure
  • premises and equipment.

Detailed explanations are contained in the application check list.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

VicRoads

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.