Vehicle registration fees

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.

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.

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.

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

Trailer and caravan vehicle tax (including motorhomes and campervans)

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.	$30	$30
Personalised A Personalised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers within set formats which may include separators depending on the style chosen.	$113	$113
Customised A Customised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers without any separators on the style chosen.	$242	$242
Numeral Only Numeral Only means a historic style number plate which contains only number values.
6 digit numeral-only	$249	N/A
5 digit numeral-only	$487	$118
4 digit numeral-only	$1,219	$178
3 digit numeral-only	$2,438	$239
2 digit numeral-only	$4,876	$487
1 digit numeral-only	$12,191	$2,438

 New or replacement number plate fees

See trader's plate fees if you are a motor dealer that uses demonstration vehicles.

Cancel registration

Registration fees are non-refundable on cancellation of registration. Unused vehicle tax is refundable.

Replacement Certificate of Registration and/or label

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

Renew conditional registration

Replacement certificates, labels or number plates

Primary producer trucks up to 4.5 tonnes tare

Vehicle tax for primary producer trucks over 2504kg tare is capped at $847. 

Primary producer trailers up to 4.5 tonnes tare

Vehicle tax for primary producer trailers over 2504kg tare is capped at $804.