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Tow Truck Driver Certificate
Renewal Application
IM
PORTANT INFORMATION FROM NSW FAIR TRADING
To avoid delays in processing your application, please read this form carefully, and fill it in completely.
Fai
r Trading requires that personal information is provided as part of this application. The information is used by Fair
Trading to assess your eligibility for a tow truck driver's certificate under the Tow Truck Industry Act 1998.
Your
application will only be assessed if you provide all the required information, payment of the required fee has been
made and you sign the declaration on the final page. If you need help with this application, including edibility criteria,
please contact Fair Trading on 13 32 20.
In t
he course of assessing your application Fair Trading may need to consult/share information with other government or
private sector organisations. The information you provide will be retained at Fair Trading and is available to you for
inspection upon written request.
You must supply the following with your application:
2 photographs (passport size and quality) of the head and neck without headwear or sunglasses on a pale
background that are not more than 6 months old;
A photocopy of both sides of your current driver licence. A provisional driver licence is not acceptable;
Interstate/ Overseas criminal history and traffic record if applicable (refer Section 4.)
Correct payment.
CO
VID-19 – lodgement of renewal
In line with the NSW Public Health Order to stay at home, and to protect the community and reduce the spread of
COVID-19, we ask licence holders to lodge their renewal paperwork via email
to towtrucks@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
If
email is not an option, you may return the form via post to: Fair Trading, PO Box 972 Parramatta NSW 2124.
Lic
ence holders are not required to provide passport sized photos for renewals lodged via email. Previously supplied
photos will be reused, however Fair Trading may contact you if a new photo is required.
In the event of ongoing closures across the State, receiving renewals via email will ensure your application can still be
lodged and queued for processing. Please contact us on 13 32 20 if you have any questions.
*Accept only credit card payments for email lodgement.
If renewal is NOT RECEIVED by certificate expiry date:
• Your
certificate is deemed to have expired (work performed under an expired certificate is illegal).
• Expired certificates can be restored (using this form) up to 3 months after the due date.
If the certificate is expired for a period exceeding 3 months, restoration may not be an option and you may need to
reapply.
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal:
1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y
July 2020 - BR
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Section 1. Applicant details
Surname
Given names (list all names)
Date of birth
Residential address
Postcode
Postal address (if different to residential address)
Postcode
Phone
Mobile
Please provide your email address if you would like to
receive communications from Fair Trading this way.
Email address
Section 2. Other Identities and Aliases
Do you now, or have you ever, used a different
name or identity?
()
No
Yes. Give details:
Name used (1)
Date of birth
day
/
month
/
year
Residential address
Postcode
Name used (2)
Date of birth
day
/
month
/
year
Residential address
Postcode
Section 3. Licence Details
Failure to declare this information
will delay your application
Driver licence no.
In the past 10 years, have you ever lived in
another Australian State or Territory or
Overseas?
()
No
Yes, please indicate where below.
Did you hold a driver licence in that place at any
time during the past 3 years?
No(if yes, refer to
Section 4)
Section 4. Interstate/Overseas Criminal & Traffic
History
If you have selected ‘Yes in
Section 3 Please note
1.
Fair Trading
is required to check with police
regarding any criminal history for an applicant. If
you have lived outside of NSW or overseas
within the past 10 years you must provide a
national criminal history record check issued
from the relevant police or an Australian Criminal
Intelligence Commission accredited body, for the
period you resided in that jurisdiction.
2. If you have held a driver's licence from another
Australian State or Territory or from overseas
within the past 3 years you must provide an
original statement of your drivers licence details
and traffic history issued from the relevant
licensing authority in that jurisdiction for that
period.
Note: If you currently reside in another state or
territory other than NSW, these documents must be
dated within 6 weeks of the date of receipt of this
application.
Note: Criminal history checks must be issued by
Police or an Australian Criminal Intelligence
Commission accredited body. Failure to declare
this information will delay your application
Section 5. Employment Details
Please provide the name and licence number of
your current or prospective employer;
Licensee Name
Tow Truck Operator Licence Number
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal: 1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y July 2020
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Section 6 – Disclosure
If you answer Yes to any of the following questions, please provide full details on a separate sheet.
1.
Has the applicant within the period of 3 years before the application was made been
disqualified from holding a driver licence?
Yes No
2.
Has the applicant within the period of 3 years before the application was made had
their driver licence suspended or cancelled (other than for fine default under the
Fines Act 1996 or in relation to illness, incapacity or a medical condition under
clause 65(1)(b) or (7) of the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017)?
Yes
No
3.
Has the applicant within the period of 10 years before the application was made,
been convicted or been found guilty (but with no conviction being recorded) of the
following offences (regardless of whether the offence was committed in New South
Wales):
(a) an offence relating to the possession or use of a firearm or imitation firearm
(within the meaning of the Firearms Act 1996) or other weapon?
Yes
No
(b) an offence involving the supply or possession of a prohibited drug within the
meaning of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985?
Yes No
(c) an offence involving the cultivation (for a commercial purpose), supply or
possession of a prohibited plant within the meaning of the Drug Misuse and
Trafficking Act 1985?
Yes
No
(d) an offence relating to organised car, boat or trailer rebirthing activities under
section 154G of the Crimes Act 1900?
Yes
No
(e) an offence of dealing with property suspected of being proceeds of crime
under section 193C of the Crimes Act 1900?
Yes
No
(f) an offence involving the recruitment of another person to carry out or assist in
carrying out a criminal activity within the meaning of section 351A of the
Crimes Act 1900?
Yes No
(g) an offence involving participation in a criminal group or participation in any
criminal activity of a criminal group within the meaning of Division 5 of Part
3A of the Crimes Act 1900?
Yes
No
(h) the offence of contravening a serious crime prevention order under section 8
of the Crimes (Serious Crime Prevention Orders) Act 2016?
Yes
No
(i) an offence under section 74 of the Firearms Act 1996 relating to a firearms
prohibition order?
Yes
No
(j) an offence under section 34 of the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 relating to a
weapons prohibition order?
Yes
No
(k) an offence involving an assault of any kind against a person?
Yes No
(l) an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or stealing?
Yes No
(m) an offence involving robbery (whether armed or otherwise)?
Yes No
(n) the offence of habitually consorting with convicted offenders under section
93X of the Crimes Act 1900?
Yes No
(o) the offence of contravening a public safety order under section 87ZA of the
Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002?
Yes
No
(p) an offence of making, using or interfering with unique identifiers under
section 154H of the Crimes Act 1900?
Yes
No
(q) the offence of having possession of a motor vehicle, vessel or trailer where the
unique identifier has been interfered with under section 154I of the Crimes Act
1900?
Yes
No
(r) the offence of having possession of an identification plate not attached to the
motor vehicle or trailer to which it relates under section 154J of the Crimes Act
1900?
Yes
No
4.
Does the applicant have proceedings for an offence pending against them?
Yes No
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal: 1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y July 2020
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Section 7 – Declaration by applicant. Must be completed by each person listed in Section 2.
I authorise Fair Trading to obtain information and/or records, including but not limited to, my driving licence records
and the currency of my driver licence, criminal records, charges pending, events, transcripts of proceedings against
me, from its own records or the relevant Australian and/or overseas agencies. I understand that Fair Trading may
legitimately use this information to determine the outcome of this application for a tow truck driver's certificate and in
the administration of that certificate.
I agree to abide by all conditions of my tow truck drivers certificate as provided to me by Fair Trading, and I
acknowledge that Fair Trading may impose additional conditions upon a certificate by notifying me of those
conditions in writing. I am aware that I must comply with all conditions of the certificate, and that, if I contravene
these conditions, I have committed an offence.
I have attached to this application:
A copy of my current driver licence, including the reverse side, to show any change of address
Two passport sized photographs of myself (see page 1)
Interstate records (see section 4) if applicable
Further details for items marked yes in Section 6 Disclosure
I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct in every detail. I consent to the
disclosure of information needed to verify the contents of this application.
NOTE: It is an offence under the Crimes Act 1900 to make a false or misleading statement in this document. The
maximum penalty is imprisonment for two years or a fine of $22,000 or both.
Signature: ________
Date: ________
Full Name: ________
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Fair Trading uses information including details of any criminal history, convictions and your traffic history
to determine your fitness to hold a tow truck drivers certificate. If you are not sure about your eligibility to
be granted a tow truck drivers certificate further information can be obtained by contacting 13 32 20.
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal: 1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y July 2020
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CERTIFICATE DURATION AND FEES:
IMPORTANT Eligibility Requirements:
All applicants are eligible to apply to renew for 1 year.
You must have held your driver certificate continuously for 3 years to be eligible to renew for 3 or 5 years. Reasons for
non-continuity include your certificate being suspended, revoked or lapsed. You must also have no more than one drivers
licence suspension in 2 years.
A full list of fees and charges is available on the NSW Fair Trading website https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/help-centre/
fees2/tow-truck-fees. The fee contains a non-refundable application fee which is retained by NSW Fair Trading if your
application is refused.
Your application must be accompanied by payment of the correct fee. Please calculate your fee, and fill in the appropriate
total below:
Please only select the term you are eligible for:
1 year - $214. Includes non-refundable application fee: $128.00
3 year - $387. Includes non-refundable application fee: $128.00 (see eligibility requirements above)
5 year - $560. Includes non-refundable application fee: $128.00 (see eligibility requirements above)
TOTAL: $
Note - your certificat
e validity period may have changed since your last renewal.
Fair Trading accepts the fo
llowing forms of payment:
• MasterCard & Visa – (processing fee surcharge will apply)
• Bank/Personal Cheq
ue – all cheques made payable to Fair Trading.
• Money Order – all money orders made payable to Fair Trading.
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal: 1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y July 2020
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OFFICE USE ONLY:
Case number
Officer Date / /
PAYMENT:
A fee must be paid on lodgement of the application form.
Pay by credit card or PayPal using the following link:
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Towtruckspayments
Step 1 – Click on the link or type the URL into your web browser
Step 2 – Follow the instructions online to complete the payment
Step 3 – When the lodgement fee is paid online you will receive a receipt number.
Please record the receipt number below before lodging the application, not providing this
information may result in delays in processing your application.
Receipt number:
Note: If you are having difficulty lodging the application please contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20.
Application for Tow Truck Driver Certificate Renewal: 1 Year - 04TTDR-1Y, 3 Year - 04TTDR-3Y, 5 Year - 04TTDR- 5Y July 2020
