Vehicle registration fees
Find out the cost of registration, including transfers, cancellations and renewals.
Fees and taxes
The cost of registration typically includes a registration fee, number plate fee, vehicle tax and an inspection fee. Vehicle tax is calculated based on the tare (unladen) weight of the vehicle.
Vehicles used for business purposes attract a higher vehicle tax than those for private use.
| Registration fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| All vehicles | $70 annually |
The following vehicle tax examples are indicative only. To find out your vehicle's registration costs use the registration calculator or call us on 13 22 13.
Vehicle tax
Additional vehicle tax applies to business cars over 3,565kg.
| Tare weight (kg) | Private use fee | Business use fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 975 | $233 | $379 |
| 976 to 1154 | $264 | $431 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $330 | $522 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $505 | $786 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $733 | $1,221 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $833 | $1,388 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $913 | $1,521 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $993 | $1,655 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,066 | $1,776+$293 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,146 | $1,910+$293 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,223 | $2,038+$293 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,301 | $2,169+$293 |
Apprentice registration rebate
If you're a first or second year apprentice registered with the NSW Department of Education and Training, you can apply for a registration rebate to help you with the costs of registering your vehicle.
For more see, Apply for apprentice vehicle registration rebate.
| Registration type | Vehicle tax amount |
|---|---|
| Private and business use | $70 |
Vehicle tax on private caravans and camper trailers has been reduced by 40%.
The reduction is automatically applied to new registrations and renewals of privately-registered towed caravans and purpose-built camper trailers, weighing from 255kg up to 4.5 tonnes.
Pensioners eligible for registration concessions can still get the caravan and camper trailer fee reduction if they choose to use their concession on a different vehicle.
Motorhomes and campervans are not eligible for the reduction.
Private caravan and camper trailer vehicle tax
| Weight range (kg) | Private use | With 40% discount |
|---|---|---|
| 255 to 764 | $128 | $77 |
| 765 to 975 | $233 | $140 |
| 976 to 1154 | $264 | $158 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $305 | $183 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $465 | $279 |
Trailer and caravan vehicle tax (including motorhomes and campervans)
| Tare weight (kg) | Private use | Business use |
|---|---|---|
| up to 254 | $0 | $113 |
| 255 to 764 | $128 | $208 |
| 765 to 975 | $233 | $379 |
| 976 to 1154 | $264 | $424 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $305 | $497 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $465 | $746 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transferring registration within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $35 |
| Transferring registration after 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $161 |
Additional vehicle tax, registration charges and stamp duty may apply. See transfer your registration.
Transferring number plate fees
There is a one-off transfer fee for personalised and numeral-only number plates.
| Number plate type | Car/truck | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
| Personalised number plates | $115 | $115 |
| Custom | $485 | $245 |
| 6 digit numeral-only | $212 | N/A |
| 5 digit numeral-only | $431 | $105 |
| 4 digit numeral-only | $1,078 | $158 |
| 3 digit numeral-only | $2,155 | $212 |
| 2 digit numeral-only | $4,312 | $431 |
| 1 digit numeral-only | $10,780 | $2,155 |
New or replacement number plate fees
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard number plates (new or replacement General Issue number plate) | $49 |
| National Heavy Vehicle number plates (new or replacement | $27.10 |
| Auxiliary (bike rack) number plates (new or replacement) | $47 |
| Personalised number plates | Varies depending on style and content. See myPlates or phone 02 9433 1600 |
| Exchange number plates | $61 |
| Reserve number plates (annual fee) | $61 + any applicable special plate fees while they are reserved |
| Move number plates | $29 |
See trader's plate fees if you are a motor dealer that uses demonstration vehicles.
Cancel registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cancellation of registration | $31 |
Registration fees are non-refundable on cancellation of registration. Unused vehicle tax is refundable.
Replacement Certificate of Registration and/or label
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Replacement of registration certificate | $23 |
There's no fee to cancel conditional registration. See conditional registration for refund conditions.
Compulsory third party (CTP) insurance for conditional registration varies depending on vehicle shape, usage and area of operation. Phone 13 22 13 for information.
New conditional registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | $23 |
| Number plate fee | $47 |
Renew conditional registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | $23 |
Replacement certificates, labels or number plates
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate of Registration or label | $23 |
| Replacement Certificate of Approved Operations | $23 |
| Replacement number plates | $47 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unregistered vehicle permit | $23 |
| Replacement unregistered vehicle permit | $23 |
Fee increases
Registration administration fees and vehicle tax are reviewed annually and may increase as part of the annual NSW Treasury approved Consumer Price Index.