Victoria - Apply for Marine License

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Procedure

1. Make an appointment to undertake a marine license knowledge test and an eyesight test. If you want your license to be PWC endorsed you will be required to undertake an additional knowledge test. You can make an appointment through calling 13 11 71 (Visa or MasterCard payments) or visiting a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or contacting Transport Safety Victoria approved training provider.
2. Complete an Application for a License or Learner Permit form.
   Application for a License or Learner Permit form: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/57853E2F-A213-45B2-9D07-5354D3B7DFB4/0/ApplicationforLicenceLearnersPermit_1212_WEB.pdf
3. The marine license test can be taken at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre or any accredited training provider. For a listing of approved training providers and more information on how to get your marine licence, see the Transport Safety Victoria website:http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/maritime-safety/recreational-maritime/marine-licence
4. On the day of your test you need to bring your driver license or learner permit as evidence of identity. If you do not have either of these, you need to bring original evidence of identity documents.
5. Pass the marine license test and pay the relevant fees.

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Required Documents

• driver license or car learner permit
• original evidence of identity documents

Office Locations & Contacts

Customer Service Centres:

• VicRoads Customer Service Centre opening hours are: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Telephone number for all customer service centres: 13 11 71
• Telephone Centre Operating Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am - 2pm on Saturday

Administrative Offices

• Telephone number for all administration offices : 13 11 71 (operating hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday - Friday)
  

Transport Safety Victoria: http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/maritime-safety/recreational-maritime/marine-licence/marine-licence-course/approved-training-providers
Other Location and Contact Information:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HaveYourSay/ContactUs/OfficeLocationsAndHours.htm

Eligibility

To be issued with a marine license, you must be at least 12 years of age.

• If you are aged 12 years and less than 16 years you can apply for a restricted marine license or restricted Personal Watercraft (PWC) endorsement.
• If you are aged 16 years and over, you can apply for a marine license or PWC endorsement.

Fees

Marine License Fees

Marine license:

• 1 year - $31.30
• 1 year from July 1 2013 - $32.10
• 3 years - $93.90
• 3 years from July 1 2013 - $96.30
• 5 years - $156.50
• 5 years from July 1 2013 - $160.50

Combined marine license with PWC endorsement:

• 1 year - $36.40
• 1 year from July 1 2013 - $37.20
• 3 years - $109.20
• 3 years from July 1 2013 - $111.60
• 5 years - $182.00
• 5 years from July 1 2013 - $186.00

Restricted marine license:

• 1 year - $15.70
• 1 year from July 1 2013 - $16.10
• 3 years - $47.10
• 3 years from July 1 2013 - $48.30
• 5 years - $78.50
• 5 years from July 1 2013 - $80.50

Combined restricted marine license with PWC endorsement:

• 1 year - $18.20
• 1 year from July 1 2013 - $18.60
• 3 years - $54.60
• 3 years from July 1 2013 - $55.80
• 5 years - $91.00
• 5 years from July 1 2013 - $93.00

Marine License Test Fees

Marine license knowledge test:

• Current Fee - $24.40*
• Fee from July 1 2013 - $25.00

Marine license personal watercraft endorsement test:

• Current Fee - $24.40
• Fee from July 1 2013 - $25.00

Combined marine license and personal watercraft endorsement test:

• Current Fee - $24.40
• Fee from July 1 2013 - $25.00

Other Marine License Fees: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/FeesFormsAndFAQs/LicensingFees/MarineLicenceFees.htm

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Instructions

• To prepare for your test you can obtain a free copy of the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook from the Transport Safety Victoria website.

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A marine license allows you to operate a motorized boat in Victorian waters. You can also have your marine license endorsed to operate personal watercraft (e.g. Jet skis).

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External Links

Marine License: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/OtherLicences/MarineLicences/
Marine License Fees: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/FeesFormsAndFAQs/LicensingFees/MarineLicenceFees.htm
Licensing Forms: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/Licences/FeesFormsAndFAQs/LicensingForms/
Office Locations and Contacts: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/HaveYourSay/ContactUs/OfficeLocationsAndHours.htm

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