All Harness Racing Victoria licences expire on 31 August each year.
2025/2026 Renewals
Licensees can renew only online through Harnessweb https://harnessweb.harness.org.au
HRV licenced Trainer and Driver participants receive $20 off the normal licence fee that renews their licence online before 1 September 2025.
HRV Compliance Courses
All licensees are required to complete the following online training courses for your Licence renewal to be activated this season:
• Equine Welfare Framework
• Expected Behaviours of Participants (Updated Course)
• Creating a Child-Safe Organisation (New course)
To complete all courses, click on the Safetrac Portal link:
https://clients.safetrac.com/hrv
If you have already completed Equine Welfare Framework within the past 12 months, thank you; this course is not required again at this time. However, the Expected Behaviours of Participants and Creating a Child-Safe Organisation courses must be completed by all licensees this season, regardless of prior training.
Your licence will not be activated until all required courses are completed.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and compliant racing environment.
Reminder to Drivers
A Licence will not be granted unless an appropriately completed Medical Examination and Betting Declaration Form is submitted with the application. (Harnessweb now has the facility to upload your Medical Examination as you complete your Renewal, with also declaring your Betting Account activity online)
Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to obtain a medical appointment with your GP prior to the expiration of your current licence.
Betting Declaration Form and Medical Examination Forms can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please forward completed forms to info@hrv.org.au or PO Box 184 Moonee Ponds Vic 3039.
Please note: All applicants for any licence are subject to the Australian Harness Racing Rules and Harness Racing Victoria's Licensing Policy including Suitability Criteria. New and existing applicants must be familiar with the rules and policies.
Click here to view the Licensing Policy
Click here to view the Australian Harness Rules of Racing
If you require any assistance or have any queries in relation to the renewal or new application process, please contact Harness Racing Victoria on 03 8378 0200 or by email: info@hrv.org.au or refer to frequently asked questions below.