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 | $84 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 970 | $278 | $449 |
| 971 to 1150 | $322 | $510 |
| 1151 to 1500 | $391 | $615 |
| 1501 to 2500 | $596 | $924 |
| 2501 to 2790 | $860 | $1,434 |
| 2791 to 3050 | $977 | $1,629 |
| 3051 to 3300 | $1,070 | $1,784 |
| 3301 to 3560 | $1,164 | $1,941 |
| 3561 to 3810 | $1,249 | $2,083+$343 |
| 3811 to 4060 | $1,343 | $2,239+$343 |
| 4061 to 4320 | $1,434 | $2,390+$343 |
| 4321 to 4500 | $1,525 | $2,542+$343 |
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 | $87 |
Trailer and caravan vehicle tax (including motorhomes and campervans)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 254 | $0 | $0 |
| 255 to 764 | $156 | $94 |
| 765 to 970 | $278 | $167 |
| 971 to 1150 | $314 | $188 |
| 1151to 1500 | $362 | $217 |
| 1500 to 2500 | $550 | $330 |
| 2501to 2790 | $860 | $516 |
| 2791 to 3050 | $977 | $586 |
| 3051 to 3300 | $1,070 | $642 |
| 3301 to 3560 | $1,165 | $699 |
| 3561 to 3810 | $1,250 | $750 |
| 3811to 4060 | $1,343 | $806 |
| 4061to 4320 | $1,434 | $860 |
| 4321 to 4500 | $1,525 | $915 |
Trailer and caravan vehicle tax (including motorhomes and campervans)
| Tare weight (kg) | Private use | Business use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 254 | $0 | $137 |
| 255 to 764 | $156 | $248 |
| 765 to 970 | $278 | $449 |
| 971 to 1150 | $314 | $502 |
| 1151to 1500 | $362 | $585 |
| 1500 to 2500 | $550 | $874 |
| 2501 to 2790 | $860 | $1,434 |
| 2791 to 3050 | $977 | $1,629 |
| 3051 to 3300 | $1,070 | $1,784 |
| 3301 to 3560 | $1,165 | $1,941 |
| 3561 to 3810 | $1,250 | $2,083 |
| 3811 to 4060 | $1,343 | $2,239 |
| 4061 to 4320 | $1,434 | $2,390 |
| 4321 to 4500 | $1,525 | $2,542 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transferring registration within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $42 |
| Transferring registration after 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $193 |
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 all Special Number Plates. A Special Number Plate includes any number plate that is not a General Issue (yellow and black). These can include government sequentially issued content on black and white number plates.
| Number plate type | Car/truck | Motorcycle |
|---|---|---|
Standardised A Standardised combination refers to government sequentially issued letters and numbers on any Special Number Plate.
 | $32 | $32 |
Personalised A Personalised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers within set formats which may include separators depending on the style chosen.
 | $120 | $120 |
Customised A Customised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers without any separators on the style chosen.
 | $257 | $257 |
Euro Numeral Euro Numeral means a Euro style number plate which contains an N prefix followed by only number values.  | ||
| N*1 digit | $5298 | N/A |
| N*2 digits | $3179 | N/A |
| N*3 digits | $2119 | N/A |
| N*4 digits | $1059 | N/A |
| N*5 digits | $530 | N/A |
Numeral Only Numeral Only means a historic style number plate which contains only number values.
 | ||
| 6 digit numeral-only | $254 | N/A |
| 5 digit numeral-only | $516 | $122 |
| 4 digit numeral-only | $1,292 | $184 |
| 3 digit numeral-only | $2,583 | $247 |
| 2 digit numeral-only | $5,167 | $503 |
| 1 digit numeral-only | $12,917 | $2,516 |
New or replacement number plate fees
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard number plates (new or replacement General Issue number plate) | $58 |
| National Heavy Vehicle number plates (new or replacement | $32.30 |
| Auxiliary (bike rack) number plates (new or replacement) | $56 |
| Personalised number plates | Varies depending on style and content. See myPlates or phone 02 9433 1600 |
| Exchange number plates | $74 |
| Reserve number plates (annual fee) | $74 + any applicable special plate fees while they are reserved |
| Move number plates | $34 |
See trader's plate fees if you are a motor dealer that uses demonstration vehicles.
Cancel registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cancellation of registration | $37 |
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 | $28 |
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 | $28 |
| Number plate fee | $58 |
Renew conditional registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | $28 |
Replacement certificates, labels or number plates
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate of Registration or label | $28 |
| Replacement Certificate of Approved Operations | $28 |
| Replacement number plates | $58 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unregistered vehicle permit | $28 |
| Replacement unregistered vehicle permit | $28 |
Primary producer trucks up to 4.5 tonnes tare
Vehicle tax for primary producer trucks over 2504kg tare is capped at $897.
| Lower taxed vehicles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| Up to 970 | $247 | $124 | $62 |
| 971-1150 | $276 | $138 | $69 |
| 1151-1500 | $322 | $161 | $81 |
| 1501-2500 | $483 | $242 | $121 |
| Non-lower taxed vehicles | |||
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| Up to 970 | $247 | $124 | $62 |
| 971-1150 | $276 | $138 | $69 |
| 1151-1500 | $322 | $161 | $81 |
| 1501-2500 | $483 | $242 | $121 |
| Vehicles over 2504kg tare | |||
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| 2501-2790 | $789 | $395 | $197 |
| 2791-3050 | $878 | $439 | $220 |
| 3051-4500 | $878 | $439 | $220 |
Primary producer trailers up to 4.5 tonnes tare
Vehicle tax for primary producer trailers over 2504kg tare is capped at $804.
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| Up to 254 | $75 | $38 | $19 |
| 255-764 | $136 | $68 | $34 |
| 765-970 | $247 | $124 | $62 |
| 971-1150 | $276 | $138 | $69 |
| 1151 -1500 | $322 | $161 | $81 |
| 1501-2500 | $483 | $242 | $121 |
| 2501 - 2790 | $789 | $395 | $197 |
| 2791-4500 | $878 | $439 | $220 |
Fee increases
Transport for NSW reviews registration fees and taxes each year and generally increase these to align with the Consumer Price Index.
From 1 July 2026 registration fees will increase by 2.65% (rounded to whole dollar amounts).
Registration discount for private vehicles
From 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, the NSW government is implementing a one-off discount of $100 on the annual registration for all privately registered light motor vehicles, and $80 for privately registered motorcycles. For more information, visit the registration discount for private vehicles page.