Fees

Fee schedule and payment enquiries

Whether you are new to the teaching profession and wish to apply for registration, or are already registered with us as a teacher, you are required to pay an annual fee to keep your registration status active.

In accordance with the Education and Training Reform Act 2006, the following fees concerning teacher registration have been fixed by the Minister for Education.

2020-21 fees

Initial registration (applicants with Victorian qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2) and 2.6.13(2)*	$131.28
Initial registration (applicants with interstate or overseas qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2) and 2.6.13(2)*	$152.11
Application for second registration pursuant to section 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2) and 2.6.77A	$31.25
Annual registration/renewal of registration if paid by 30 September 2020 pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$97.94
Annual registration/renewal of registration if paid from 1 October to 31 December 2020 which incorporates the late processing fee/additional fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$129.19
Annual registration /renewal of registration for second registration pursuant to section 2.6.18, 2.6.21 and 2.6.77A**	$22.92
National criminal history check (known as the National Police History Check) pursuant to section 2.6.22A(3)	$56.26
Late processing fee/additional fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21	$31.25
Replacement of registration card processing fee pursuant to sections 2.6.4(2)(g)	$22.92
Course accreditation pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$2,306.79
Statement of good standing pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$44.79

* There may be an additional cost for a Criminal Record Check.
** The annual registration fee is payable where registration is not due for renewal. In all other cases the renewal fee applies.

Keep in mind the following points before you pay your fees

where a fee is payable for a period less than 12 months, or between 13 and 14 months, we will calculate it on a pro-rata basis
we only accept payment in Australian dollars (AUD).

2021-22 fees

Initial registration (applicants with Victorian qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2)* and 2.6.13(2)	$144
Initial registration (applicants with interstate or overseas qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2) and 2.6.13(2)*	$167
Application for second registration pursuant to section 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2) and 2.6.77A	$34
Annual registration / renewal of registration if paid by 30 September pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$108
Annual registration / renewal of registration if paid from 1 October to 31 December which incorporates the late processing fee/additional fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$142
Annual registration / renewal of registration for second registration pursuant to section 2.6.18, 2.6.21 and 2.6.77A**	$25
National criminal history check (known as the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check) pursuant to section 2.6.22A(3)	$62
Late processing fee / additional fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21	$34
Replacement of registration card processing fee pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$25
Course accreditation pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$2,537
Statement of good standing pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$49

* There may be an additional cost for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
** The annual registration fee is payable where registration is not due for renewal. In all other cases the
renewal fee applies

Keep in mind the following points before you pay your fees

where a fee is payable for a period less than 12 months, or between 13 and 14 months, we will calculate it on a pro-rata basis
we only accept payment in Australian dollars (AUD).

2019-20 fees

Initial registration (applicants with Victorian qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2)* and 2.6.13(2)	$131.28
Initial registration (applicants with interstate or overseas qualifications) / permission to teach pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2) and 2.6.13(2)*	$152.11
Application for second registration, pursuant to sections 2.6.7(2), 2.6.12A(2) and 2.6.77A	$31.25
Annual registration / renewal of registration if paid by 30 September 2019 pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$97.94
Annual registration / renewal of registration if paid from 1 October to 31 December 2019 which incorporates the late processing fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21**	$129.19
Annual registration / renewal of registration for second registration pursuant to sections 2.6.18, 2.6.21 and 2.6.77**	$22.92
National criminal record check (known as the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check) pursuant to section 2.6.22A(2)	$56.26
Additional fee and late processing fee pursuant to sections 2.6.18 and 2.6.21	$31.25
Replacement of registration card processing fee pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$22.92
Course accreditation pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$2,306.79
Statement of good standing pursuant to section 2.6.4(2)(g)	$44.79

* There may be an additional cost for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
** Annual registration fee is payable where registration is not due for renewal. In all other cases the renewal
fee applies.

Keep in mind the following points before you pay your fees

where a fee is payable for a period less than 12 months, or between 13 and 14 months, we will calculate it on a pro-rata basis
we only accept payment in Australian dollars (AUD).

Making a payment

Pay your fees online by accessing your MyVIT account.

Please note: we are unable to process payments when your credit card information is emailed or faxed to us.

Why is VIT registration important for my teaching profession?

Find out here.

Using your annual invoice as a tax receipt

It is legally acceptable to use your annual invoice as a tax receipt.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission states that “a receipt can come in the form of a GST tax invoice.”

Upon payment, you will be prompted to view or download a copy of your receipt. You can view and download your payment history at any time through your MyVIT account by navigating to the 'view applications' tile. Right-click the down arrow (on the far right side) of the relevant application and select ‘View receipt’.

To request a copy of pre-2020 invoices for tax-purposes, please email vit@vit.vic.edu.au.

Refunds

All application fees and renewal fees are non-refundable.

We will only consider refunds if:

you cease your registration (via your MyVIT account) and return your registration card prior to 1 January of that annual registration period (the annual registration period is from 1 October to 30 September);
we charged you incorrectly; or
the deceased estate requests a refund – contact us.

Download:

Read our Refund policy (PDF, 85.92 KB) for more information.

Late processing fees

If you made your payment after 30 September, the annual fee includes a late processing fee.

We may consider exempting the late processing fee if you have experienced extended ill health.

We are unable to consider an exemption from the late processing fee if you:

change your email address but fail to notify us
are experiencing financial hardship
are travelling during the annual registration period
have no internet access.

If you believe you meet the criteria for an exemption, we encourage you pay the fee and then contact us to discuss your situation to ensure your registration is not delayed.

Request an exemption from the late processing fee.

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications for an exemption submitted prior to 1 October.

Accredited teachers in New South Wales

You may be eligible for a waiver of fees if you are teaching in both states.

Read more about applying for the waiver.

Registered teachers