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Fees and charges

As of April 2022, the Victorian Government resumed the collection of annual fees, following a lengthy pause to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The cost of the fees remain at the same amount as when they were paused in 2020:

CPV drivers (annual)

$34.00

Vehicle owner (annual)

$55.10

Driving instructors (3 years)

$533.20

If you are a CPV driver, bus driver or vehicle owner, you will be invoiced based on your renewal anniversary date and you have 90 days to pay this.

If you are a driving instructor we will reach out to you shortly with further information.

You do not need to pay anything until you receive an invoice.

All fees and charges are GST exempt unless otherwise stated.

Commercial passenger vehicle registration fees

If you do not pay your vehicle’s annual registration fee by the due date specified on your invoice, your vehicle’s registration as a commercial passenger vehicle will be cancelled.

If your vehicle’s registration is cancelled and you wish to continue providing commercial passenger vehicle services, you will need to register your vehicle online. This also costs $55.10. For more information visit register a vehicle.

If you have a question, please send an email to contact@cpv.vic.gov.au or phone our Customer Care Centre on 1800 638 802.

Vehicle Registration Current Fee
Commercial passenger vehicle registration application $55.10
Commercial passenger vehicle annual fee $55.10

The fees listed above are the same if you are providing a booked or an unbooked service.

Driver accreditation

Driver accreditation for commercial passenger vehicles Current fee
Application for driver accreditation $76.30
Application for driver accreditation via mutual recognition $29.40
Driver accreditation annual fee* $34.00

Driving instructor authorities

Driving instructor authority Current fee
Driving instructor authority fee (3 years)  $533.20

More information around fees for driving instructors will be provided in the coming months. You do not need to do anything until you receive an invoice.

Booking Service Provider (BSP) registration

Booking Service Provider registration Current fee
Application for Booking Service Provider registration $46.80

Criminal records check for each additional relevant person in relation to the application

 + $46.80

Damaged, lost or stolen registration plates

Commercial passenger vehicle registration plate service Current fee
Replacement of damaged unbooked commercial passenger vehicle registration plates (same number when the damaged plate is returned): service provided by VicRoads. Please visit the VicRoads website for information on this service.
Lost or stolen unbooked commercial passenger vehicle registration plates (new plate number): service provided jointly by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria and VicRoads Please visit the VicRoads website to find the current fee. This fee is payable to VicRoads only
All registration plate services in relation to hire cars: service provided by VicRoads. Please visit the VicRoads website for information on this service.

Payment

The CPVV User Portal is the easiest way to pay your invoice. It is also the one stop place to keep your accreditation, medical records, and registration up to date.

You will not be able to make any payments through the portal until you have received your invoice.

Signing up to the portal is easy and only takes a few minutes.

Simply go to https://portal.cpv.vic.gov.au/ and follow our 45 second video below on how to get set up.

Invoices

You do not need to take any action until you receive your invoice. In the meantime, if you wish to check your registration remains active, please search the Public Register.

Infringements, penalties and additional fees

For information about taxi infringement notice payment plans, as well as a list of the 30 most frequently-issued infringement notices, please visit vehicle infringements.

For our other fees and charges, please visit automatic indexation of fees and penalties.

For more information, contact us.

FAQS

How much are the fees?

The cost of fees is the same as when they were paused in 2020.

  • vehicle annual fee - $55.10
  • CPV driver/bus driver annual fee - $34.00
  • Driving instructors –$533.20

I am a driving instructor – will you reach out to me separately with more information?

Yes, we will be contacting you shortly. You do not need to take any action until then.

How long do I have to pay my fee?

You will have 90 days from the day you receive an invoice to pay your fee.

For example, if your driver accreditation renewal is in June, you will receive the invoice in April.

What happens if I don’t pay my fee?

Your driver accreditation or vehicle registration may be cancelled if you do not pay your fee on time.

I am a CPV driver and a vehicle owner – do I pay two fees?

Under the Commercial Passenger Vehicle Industry Act 2017 a person who is both a driver and vehicle owner will pay both fees.

How can I pay my fee?

The easiest way is through the CPVV User Portal. You will be prompted to complete your medical self-assessment before you pay your invoice if you haven’t already completed that.

How can I sign up to the CPVV User Portal?

If you haven’t registered on the portal it’s quick and easy. Sign up at https://portal.cpv.vic.gov.au/ and follow our 45 second video on how to get set up.

What do you if you are have an issue using the portal to make your payment?

Ring the customer service division on 1800 638 802.