Transport, travel and driving
Vehicles and registration
Vehicle registration
In most cases, vehicles need to have a valid registration to be driven on NSW roads and display a current registration label and RTA issued number plates.
Renew your vehicle registration
You can renew your registration online in three easy steps at myRTA.com.Change your RTA (now RMS) details
If you have a drivers licence and are moving house, you'll need to notify the newly named Roads and Maritime Services of your new address.
Green slips
CTP insurance is compulsory, and must be taken out when registering a motor vehicle. Use the ‘Green Slip Calculator' for a quick and easy CTP quote comparison.
Buying a safe car
The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives car buyers consistent information on occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
Vehicle history check
This online history check will provide information on how many owners the vehicle has had, whether it has ever been written off or been stolen, as well as checking the registration. There is a small fee involved.
Perform a Personal Property Securities Register check
The Personal Property Securities (PPS) Register is an online register of all personal property that has security interests registered against it. This website is the gateway to the PPS Register.
Recreational boat registration
Details on the types of recreational vessels requiring registration to be used on NSW waters.
Special number plates
Special Plates are a fun and unique way to set you apart from the crowd. Visit myPlates to design new plates or restyle your current plates.
Report a smoky vehicle
If you notice a vehicle emitting exhaust smoke for more than 10 seconds, you can submit the details to Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Reducing vehicle emissions
Roads and Maritime Services, along with other agencies, has done extensive research to improve vehicle emissions, and has developed and implemented a range of initiatives to reduce the impact of vehicle emissions on the air quality in NSW.
Licencing and Registration concesssions
Eligible pensioners can be exempt from licensing and testing fees.
