Some operators own heavy vehicles that have an appropriate Gross Combination Mass or towing heavy trailers, but not enough work to justify registering the vehicle to tow a heavy trailer for the whole year.
A temporary upgrade permit enables the registration of these vehicles to be upgraded to tow a heavy trailer for a short period of time.
Customers can choose to register their vehicles as a non-towing vehicle and then apply for a permit to tow a heavy trailer.

Temporary upgrade permits can be obtained for up to 90 days, provided the registration does not expire within this period.

Customer provides

The customer needs to undertake the following through Service Tasmania shops or designated police stations:

• complete an application form
• provide their current Tasmanian photo licence or Full Evidence of Identity

Customer receives

The customer will receive:

• a receipt for fees paid
• a Temporary Upgrade Permit.

Payment

The customer needs to pay:

• the fee.