Victorian Red Plate Club Inc.

A no-fuss Club Permit Scheme option for vehicles 25 years and older.

Welcome to the Victorian Red Plate Club. We are a not-for-profit organisation incorporated in 2014 and fully compliant with VicRoads Club Permit Scheme requirements. Our committee is based in Shepparton.

We accept the full range of eligible motor vehicles — historic, classic, antique, modified, replicas, custom, motorcycles, buses and trucks.

Why join us?

• No meetings to attend.
• No forced club runs.
• No committees or raffle tickets.
• No waiting period and no pre-approval period.

Once you have a current roadworthy certificate, simply send through the required photos and paperwork as shown on our “What to do next” page. We can usually get you on red plates quickly.

What is the Club Permit Scheme?

The Club Permit Scheme (commonly called “red plates”) is a limited-use registration permit issued by VicRoads for vehicles 25 years or older. It offers significantly lower registration fees, no stamp duty on the permit, and usually cheaper insurance.

To confirm a vehicle is 25 years or older, VicRoads looks at the build date on the Vehicle Identification Plate (usually on the firewall). If that is unclear, the date of first registration is accepted.

Important points before you contact us

• Every vehicle going onto red plates requires a roadworthy certificate (this includes vehicles that are currently fully registered).
• Modified vehicles may need a VASS engineer’s certificate. We are not VASS engineers.
• Please familiarise yourself with the relevant VicRoads documents (especially VSI 33, VSI 8 and VSI 14). A short read will save time later.

Red plates are not suitable for everyone, but for many owners they are a practical and rewarding choice — a mark of pride in a vehicle that may carry family history or simply be enjoyed for what it is. Attend car shows, talk to other owners, and see what is possible.

Contact us

Secretary Phone: 1300 186 202 Email: secretary@victorianredplateclub.com.au

Office 18 North Street, Shepparton. Open during normal business hours.

Postal address Victorian Red Plate Club. P.O. Box 1 Mooroopna VIC, 3629.

Bank details Victorian Red Plate Club; BSB: 083-894, Account: 840447059.

Please read the website carefully before contacting the secretary so we can help you as efficiently as possible.