You can apply for an unregistered vehicle permit if you need to drive or tow an unregistered vehicle — such as a car, trailer, caravan or motorbike — on the road to:
- get to an inspection
- get to repairs
- attend a car event or rally
- relocate the vehicle.
Permits may be granted for a maximum of 3 days but are usually only issued for as long as necessary, for example - one day for a vehicle inspection.
Apply online
- If you don't already have one, set up a mySAGOV account.
- Log in to your mySAGOV account using your web browser (not the mySAGOV app). Select Start now below to begin.
Find out what you'll need
What you'll need
You'll need:
- the vehicle's details eg make, VIN or engine number, the plate number (if the vehicle has plates)
- details of the proposed journey
- access to a printer.
Cost
The cost of the permit will depend on if it's for a vehicle or trailer and how many days you need it for - visit the vehicle registration fees page.
Interstate travel
The journey must start or finish in South Australia for the permit to be valid.
Where a permit is required to travel interstate, it is advisable to check with the interstate authority to ensure the permit is valid for the nominated journey.
Lost or damaged permit
If a permit is lost or damaged, you can access a free replacement from your mySAGOV account, providing the permit is not expired.
What happens next
The permit must be attached to the windscreen of your vehicle, or if the vehicle does not have a windscreen, the permit must be carried with you while driving the vehicle.
No refund is paid if a permit is cancelled.
