There are many types of licences available within the Harness racing industry. Each type of licence applied for requires differing levels of experience and information for attainment.
To ensure that applicants are fully aware of the requirements of any intended category of License,
application forms are not available electronically but will be forwarded to interested persons upon enquiry. This way only appropriate and up-to-date information is provided to prospective licensees.
If you have any queries about any Registration or Licensing matter please contact the Office of Racing Integrity.
Application for Licence Requirements
Before applying for a Harness licence please review the following document:
Harness - Application for Licence Requirements 2024-25 Season (PDF 509Kb)
Harness - Medical Examination Report Form 2024-25 (PDF 344Kb)
How can I have my application processed as quickly as possible?
Completed applications are processed more quickly than those requiring additional information. Before submitting an application, please make sure:
- all sections of the form have been completed
- all signatures are included
- supporting documentation is attached (where requested)
- payment of the application fee (if applicable) is provided with the application
- when requested by ORI to have a photo taken at Service Tasmania, you attend to this straight away.
Requests for additional information may delay the assessment of the application.
How long will it take to process my application?
ORI receives licence applications every day. These are processed in the order they are received.
Processing timeframes vary depending on the type of application and whether additional information is required. The Operations department at ORI will try to give you an idea of the processing timeframe for your application.
Your responsibilities:
ORI will endeavour to provide a level of service that is of a high standard.
You can help us deliver our service by ensuring that:
- all interactions between staff and customers occur in a courteous manner
- staff are treated politely and respectfully
- all available relevant information is provided
- the interaction occurs in a cooperative and positive manner
Fees and Charges
Harness Fees (PDF 258Kb)
Licence Forms
Application forms for all licences and licence upgrades can be made by emailing Office of Racing Integrity:
registrar@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au
Change of Address
Notification of Change of Address can be made by emailing Office of Racing Integrity:
Syndicate Forms
Application to Register a Syndicate (251Kb)
Deletion of a Syndicate Member (134Kb)
Addition of a Syndicate Member (217Kb)
Register a Business Name as a Syndicate (141Kb)
Registration Information
Ceasing Freeze Branding Information (PDF 60Kb)
Registration Forms
Registration of Racing Colours (207Kb)
Application to Name a Horse (558Kb)
Transfer of Ownership (690Kb)
Lease Application (786Kb)
Lease Cancellation (104Kb)
Lease Extension (6Kb)
GST/EFT Forms - Driver, Trainer or Individual Owner (PDF 216Kb)
GST/EFT Forms - Entity (Group) Owners (PDF 217Kb)
Change_Notification Bank Details (PDF 144Kb)
Partnership Manager - Prize Money Split Details (PDF 164Kb)
Duplicate Horse Registration Certificate (25Kb)
Notification of Intention to use a Trust Name (59Kb)
Gelding Notification (117Kb)
Notification of Deregistration/Death
Clearance into Australia Information
Racing Related Forms
Trainer Representative Authority Declaration (450Kb)
Relinquish Training of a Horse (515Kb)
Gear Amendment Form (185Kb)
Claiming Race Nomination Authority Form (514Kb)
Claiming Form (501Kb)
Stable Return & Gear Form (256Kb)
Fax Acceptance Form (380Kb)
Administration Treatment Log Book (PDF 161Kb)