Explosives licence: Licence to transport explosives by road and rail
A licence for a vehicle to transport explosives by road or rail.
About the licence
You must hold a licence, to transport explosives by road or rail in quantities greater than those specified in the regulations. Complete this application form if you need a new licence, amendment to your licence or renewal of your licence.
Note: WorkSafe Victoria is no longer issuing metal plates for explosive vehicle licences authorised to transport explosives by road.
Fee summary
$68.80
For each vehicle to transport explosives by road.
$24.10
For an amendment to licence to transport explosives by road.
$549.70
For a licence to transport explosives by rail.
$192.40
For an amendment to a licence to transport explosives by rail.
$44.05
For a National Police check.
$22.05
For an ASIO security assessment.
5 years
This licence is valid for 5 years.
Apply or renew your licence
You can apply for multiple vehicle licences using this form.
Make sure your form is completed correctly and all supporting information is provided.
- If you are an individual, a registered office holder or the person responsible for the security of the explosives, you are required to complete the 100 point identification form.
- If you are a company or body corporate, complete the non-individual identification form.
You must provide:
- at least one item of identification must display your photograph and signature
- identification showing your date of birth
- 2 verified passport sized photographs.
You can include a cheque or complete your credit card payment details on the form.
Complete the application form and also provide:
- additional supporting documentation required in sections 7 and 9 of the application form
- a security plan including the particulars outlined in Schedule 2 of the Dangerous Goods (explosives) Regulations 2022
- an explosives licence reference form
- an identification form (natural person or non-individual)
- 100 points of identification (at least one with your photograph and signature) identification showing your date of birth
- an application to conduct a National Police Check and an ASIO security assessment form, is required for all registered office holders, the person responsible for the security of the explosives and the applicant (if an individual) including your driver licence details
- the required fee.
Send your completed application, supporting documents, and identification form to WorkSafe's licensing branch by mail or email.
Note: You can purchase copies of the Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022 from Information Victoria on 1300 366 356 or you can view them at Legislation Victoria.
Contact WorkSafe's Licensing Branch
To check the progress of an application or if you need assistance, contact the Licensing Branch.
Licensing Branch
PO Box 279
Geelong Vic 3220
Phone 1300 852 562 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Fax 1800 060 727
Email [email protected]