Driver authorisation and operator accreditation fees
All relevant driver authorisation fees and operator accreditation fees must be paid in person when lodging your application. Driver authorisation and operator accreditation can be valid for up to 5 years.
Driver authorisation fees
All new applicants for driver authorisation must pay a criminal history check fee of $49.30. A criminal history check fee is not required for renewals.
Booked hire/taxi driver authorisation
| Term | Cost as at 1 July 2023 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $169.05 |
| 2 years | $262.85 |
| 3 years | $350.30 |
| 4 years | $437.80 |
| 5 years | $525.40 |
General driver authorisation
No term fee is required for general driver authorisation.
Operator accreditation fees
All new applicants for operator accreditation must pay a criminal history check fee of $49.30, unless the applicant holds driver authorisation. A criminal history check fee is not required for renewals.
| Operator accreditation category/service type | 3-month provisional application fee | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|
| Urban and minor scheduled services | $51.40 | $205.50 |
| School scheduled services—government contract services | Nil | Nil |
| School scheduled services—unfunded/non-declared area | $51.40 | $205.50 |
| School scheduled services—unfunded/declared area | $51.40 | $205.50 |
| Long distance scheduled services | $51.40 | $205.50 |
| General services—1–10 vehicles * | $102.95 | $411.85 |
| General services—11 or more vehicles * | $515.40 | $2061.50 |
| Motorcycle tourist services—1–10 vehicles | $102.95 | $411.85 |
| Motorcycle tourist services—11 or more vehicles | $515.40 | $2061.50 |
| Courtesy transport services ** | $51.40 | $205.50 |
| Community transport services ** | $51.40 | $205.50 |
* General services include any non-defined public passenger services.
** Fees for courtesy and community transport services are waived for charitable and community organisations receiving a registration concession.
Operator accreditation fees on application (form F4539) (PDF, 167KB).
Operator accreditation fee schedule and vehicle declaration (form F3858) (PDF, 56KB).
How to apply
Check how to apply for driver authorisation or operator accreditation in Queensland.
More information
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