Club Permit Scheme

About the Scheme

Your Classic.
On the Road.

With our club having a diverse motoring history, PIARC is proud to support members with a range of unique and classic vehicles through the VicRoads Club Permit scheme. As of 23rd July 2025, the number of PIARC club plated vehicles stands at 314.

The scheme allows eligible historic and special-interest vehicles to be registered for use on public roads for club-related activities. PIARC “agents” — authorised members — counter-sign applications and must follow VicRoads requirements at all times.

PIARC policy requires all applicants to be current financial members, proven by membership card or membership list. The club keeps a copy of each supporting document before forwarding the original application to VicRoads.

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New Applications

Required Documents

New applications must be accompanied by the following documents. The club keeps a copy of each before signing — bring copies when approaching a PIARC agent for signatures.

Document Checklist

All 7 documents required for new applications

1
Application for RegistrationCompleted VicRoads application form, signed by the applicant.
2
Proof of OwnershipOriginal receipt, previous registration or contract of sale showing VIN/chassis, engine number, and both parties' details.
3
Vehicle Eligibility & Standards FormConfirming the vehicle meets the relevant VicRoads eligibility criteria.
4
Engineer's Report (if modified)Required if the vehicle has been modified outside VSI33 guidelines. Available from VicRoads.
5
PhotographsOne photo from each corner of the vehicle, one of the engine bay, and one of the ID plate.
6
Roadworthy CertificateA current roadworthy certificate is required for all new applications. (Not required for renewals.)
7
Proof of PIARC MembershipCurrent membership card or the PIARC membership list confirming you are a financial member.

Proof of Ownership — Explained

Proof of ownership may be provided as an original receipt, previous registration document, or contract of sale. The document must show the VIN or chassis number, engine number, name and address of both the previous and new owner, and the date of the transaction. Both parties must be identified.

Modified Vehicles — VSI33

Vehicle Standards Information No. 33 (VSI33) applies to all club permit vehicles. If your vehicle has been modified outside of these guidelines, an engineer's report is required. This report can be obtained through VicRoads.

Download VSI33 (PDF)

PIARC Agents

Only authorised PIARC members — known as "agents" — may counter-sign applications. Agents must follow VicRoads requirements at all times and retain a copy of each application form, forwarding that copy to the club's central Club Permit registrar.

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Policy Last Updated

This policy was last formally reviewed in July 2020. It may be revised to reflect any future changes to VicRoads requirements. Members are responsible for maintaining compliance with all current VicRoads requirements as they relate to their vehicle and its registration.

Ongoing Obligations

Member Responsibilities

Once plates are issued, members carry ongoing legal responsibilities for the vehicle, their membership, and their usage records.

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Maintain Membership

The member remains responsible for maintaining their PIARC membership at all times while driving on Club Permit plates, and must notify the club if their Club Permit Plates are cancelled.

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Keep Usage Records

Members must keep a record of vehicle usage during each permit year as proof of compliance with the VicRoads permit requirements. These records should be retained in the vehicle.

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Maintain Vehicle Condition

The member must maintain their vehicle in the roadworthy and presentable condition it was in when the plates were issued, or have VicRoads approve any subsequent changes made to the vehicle.

Annual Renewals

Renewing Your
Club Permit

Renewals are simpler than new applications — no roadworthy certificate is required. The key requirement is that you remain a current, financial PIARC member.

The PIARC agent handling your renewal must keep a copy of the Application Form and forward that copy to the club's central Club Permit registrar.

For Further Information

Brian Williams

0407 846 281

Renewal Requirements

You must be a current, financial PIARC member — proven by Membership Card or membership list.
No Roadworthy Certificate required for renewals (unlike new applications).
Completed Renewal Application Form must be presented to an authorised PIARC agent.
The agent keeps a copy and forwards it to PIARC's central Club Permit registrar.
The member remains responsible for all ongoing VicRoads compliance obligations.
Vehicle must still meet the condition standards from the original application.

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Club Permit Enquiries

Brian Williams

Club Permit Registrar

Phone: 0407 846 281

All general correspondence:

PO Box 6091, Vermont South VIC 3133

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Membership

You must be a current PIARC member to apply for or renew a Club Permit. Membership starts from $85/year.

Annual fees expire 30 June.

Individual, Family, Junior and Life membership available.