Apply for a recreational vehicle permit

You will need a recreational vehicle permit to use any off-road motorised vehicles on land for recreational purposes. This includes: 

  • mini bikes 
  • trail bikes 
  • motor bikes
  • motor cars 
  • four-wheel drive vehicles 
  • motor scooters
  • go-carts 
  • any other vehicles propelled by a motor or by mechanical means.

You must consider local laws related to noise, dust or smell associated with the permitted activity. 

Email

Step 1.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for: Recreational Vehicle Permit(PDF, 512KB) form.

Step 2.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 3.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

Once we have received payment, you will receive your permit within 10 business days.

Mail

Step 1.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for: Recreational Vehicle Permit(PDF, 512KB) form.

Step 2.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199
 

Step 3.What happens next?

When we have received your application, we will contact you to advise how to pay. If you have provided an email address, you will receive a link with details explaining how to pay the fee online.

Once we have received payment, you will receive your permit within 10 business days.

In person

Step 1.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for: Recreational Vehicle Permit(PDF, 512KB) form.

Step 2.Submit your application

Visit any of our Customer Service Centres during opening hours, Monday to Friday.

Frankston Civic Centre
30 Davey Street
Frankston

Langwarrin Customer Service Centre
Shop 6, The Gateway
230 Cranbourne-Frankston Road
Langwarrin

Seaford Community Centre
1/6 Broughton Street
Seaford

You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard or Amex) in person.

Step 3.What happens next?

We will notify you of the outcome of your permit application within 10 business days.