Registration costs
The costs associated with registering a vehicle in NSW
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Registration fee
(effective 1 July 2019)
Annual fee: $67
Light vehicles – motor vehicle tax
(effective 1 January 2020)
Light vehicles (up to 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass) attract motor vehicle tax based on the tare (unladen) weight of the vehicle. The more it weighs, the higher the vehicle tax. In addition, vehicles used for business purposes attract a higher vehicle tax than those for private use.
See Heavy vehicle charges for information about vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass.
Important: The following vehicle tax examples are indicative only. Please call 13 22 13 for information specific to your vehicle and registration type.
Cars, station wagons and trucks
| Tare Weight (kg) | Private Use | Business Use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 975 | $219 | $356 |
| 976 to 1154 | $254 | $405 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $310 | $490 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $474 | $737 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $688 | $1,146 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $782 | $1,303 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $856 | $1,427 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $932 | $1,553 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,000 | $1,667+$275 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,075 | $1,792+$275 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,148 | $1,913+$275 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,221 | $2,035+$275 |
* Registration fees are also payable
Note: Additional vehicle tax applies to business cars over 3,565kg.
Trailers and caravans
| Tare Weight (kg) | Private Use | Private Use (Caravans) | Business Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to 254 | $0 | $0 | $106 |
| 255 to 764 | $120 | $72 | $195 |
| 765 to 975 | $219 | $131 | $356 |
| 976 to 1154 | $248 | $149 | $399 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $286 | $172 | $466 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $437 | $262 | $700 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $688 | $413 | $1,146 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $782 | $469 | $1,303 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $856 | $514 | $1,427 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $932 | $559 | $1,553 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,000 | $600 | $1,667 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,075 | $645 | $1,792 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,148 | $689 | $1,913 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,221 | $733 | $2,035 |
Motorcycles
| Tare Weight (kg) | Private Use | Business Use |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | $65 | $65 |
Transfer registration
(effective 1 July 2019)
Transfer fee within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle: $34
Transfer fee after 14 days of acquiring the vehicle: $155
Additional vehicle tax, registration charges and stamp duty may apply. See Transfer your registration.
Transfer fees may also apply to certain number plates. See Number plate fees.
Cancel registration
(effective 1 July 2019)
Cancel registration fee: $30
Registration fee is non-refundable on cancellation of registration. Unused motor vehicle tax is refundable.
Replacement Certificate of Registration and/or label
(effective 1 July 2019)
Replacement fee: $22
Safety checks and inspections
(effective 1 July 2019)
This table shows the current maximum fee for the most common inspection types. For full details of all inspection fees, please see AIS Notice 18.
Vehicle Safety Check (formerly pink slip)
| Inspection type | Total fee (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle | $42 |
| Motorcycle | $23 |
| Trailer without brakes | $21 |
| Trailer with brakes | $33 |
Safety and Identity Check (formerly blue slip)
| Inspection type | Total fee (inc GST) |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle | $66 |
| Motorcycle | $41 |
| Trailer without brakes | $34 |
| Trailer with brakes | $48 |
Vehicle Identification and Inspection Unit (VIIU) fees
| VIIU fee type | Booking fee | Inspection fee | Total payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written off vehicle first inspection | $70 | $454 | $524 |
| Re-inspection of failed written off vehicle | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| High-risk first inspection (eg interstate vehicle, identification irregularities) | $70 | Nil | $70 |
| Re-inspection of high-risk vehicles | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| Failure to attend or less than 24 hours notice given to change or cancel VIIU booking | $70 | Nil | $70 |
Conditional registration
(effective 1 July 2019)
New conditional registration
Administration fee: $22
Number plate fee: $47
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance: Varies depending on vehicle shape, usage and area of operation. Phone 13 22 13 for information.
Renew conditional registration
Administration fee: $22
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance: Varies depending on vehicle shape, usage and area of operation. Phone 13 22 13 for information.
Cancel conditional registration
No cancellation fee. For information on refunds, see Conditional registration.
Replacement certificates, labels and number plates for conditional registration
Replacement Certificate of Registration or label: $22
Replacement Certificate of Approved Operations: $22
Replacement number plates: $47
Unregistered Vehicle Permits
(effective 1 July 2019)
Permit fee: $22
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance: Varies depending on vehicle shape, usage and area of operation. Phone 13 22 13 for information.
Replacement permit fee: $22
Number plates
(effective 1 July 2019)
Standard number plates, new or replacement: $47
National Heavy Vehicle number plates, plates, new or replacement: $25.45
Auxiliary (bike rack) plates, new or replacement: $45
Special number plates, new or replacement: Varies depending on the style and content. See the myPlates website or phone 13 17 58 for information.
Exchange: $59
Reserve plates: $59, annual fee. Note: Any applicable special plate fees still apply while plates are reserved.
Move plates: $28
Plate transfer fees
One-off transfer fee, Personalised Plus and Numeral-only plates only.
| Plate type | Car/Truck | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised Number Plates | $94 | $94 |
| Custom | $203 | $203 |
| 6 digit Numeral-only | $204 | Not applicable |
| 5 digit Numeral-only | $415 | $101 |
| 4 digit Numeral-only | $1,039 | $152 |
| 3 digit Numeral-only | $2,076 | $204 |
| 2 digit Numeral-only | $4,154 | $415 |
| 1 digit Numeral-only | $10,385 | $2,076 |