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 | $79 annually |
Registration fee All vehicles Amount $79 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 | $266 | $429 |
| 976 to 1154 | $308 | $487 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $374 | $588 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $570 | $883 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $822 | $1,370 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $934 | $1,557 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $1,023 | $1,705 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $1,112 | $1,854 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,194 | $1,990+$327 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,284 | $2,140+$327 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,370 | $2,283+$327 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,457 | $2,429+$327 |
Tare weight (kg) Up to 975 Private use fee $266 Business use fee $429 |
Tare weight (kg) 976 to 1154 Private use fee $308 Business use fee $487 |
Tare weight (kg) 1155 to 1504 Private use fee $374 Business use fee $588 |
Tare weight (kg) 1505 to 2504 Private use fee $570 Business use fee $883 |
Tare weight (kg) 2505 to 2794 Private use fee $822 Business use fee $1,370 |
Tare weight (kg) 2795 to 3054 Private use fee $934 Business use fee $1,557 |
Tare weight (kg) 3055 to 3304 Private use fee $1,023 Business use fee $1,705 |
Tare weight (kg) 3305 to 3564 Private use fee $1,112 Business use fee $1,854 |
Tare weight (kg) 3565 to 3814 Private use fee $1,194 Business use fee $1,990+$327 |
Tare weight (kg) 3815 to 4064 Private use fee $1,284 Business use fee $2,140+$327 |
Tare weight (kg) 4065 to 4324 Private use fee $1,370 Business use fee $2,283+$327 |
Tare weight (kg) 4325 to 4500 Private use fee $1,457 Business use fee $2,429+$327 |
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 | $83 |
Registration type Private and business use Vehicle tax amount $83 |
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 | $148 | $89 |
| 765 to 975 | $266 | $160 |
| 976 to 1154 | $301 | $181 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $346 | $208 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $526 | $316 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $822 | $493 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $934 | $560 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $1,023 | $614 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $1,112 | $667 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,194 | $716 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,284 | $770 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,457 | $822 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,397 | $874 |
Weight range (kg) Up to 254 Private use $0 With 40% discount $0 |
Weight range (kg) 255 to 764 Private use $148 With 40% discount $89 |
Weight range (kg) 765 to 975 Private use $266 With 40% discount $160 |
Weight range (kg) 976 to 1154 Private use $301 With 40% discount $181 |
Weight range (kg) 1155 to 1504 Private use $346 With 40% discount $208 |
Weight range (kg) 1505 to 2504 Private use $526 With 40% discount $316 |
Weight range (kg) 2505 to 2794 Private use $822 With 40% discount $493 |
Weight range (kg) 2795 to 3054 Private use $934 With 40% discount $560 |
Weight range (kg) 3055 to 3304 Private use $1,023 With 40% discount $614 |
Weight range (kg) 3305 to 3564 Private use $1,112 With 40% discount $667 |
Weight range (kg) 3565 to 3814 Private use $1,194 With 40% discount $716 |
Weight range (kg) 3815 to 4064 Private use $1,284 With 40% discount $770 |
Weight range (kg) 4065 to 4324 Private use $1,457 With 40% discount $822 |
Weight range (kg) 4325 to 4500 Private use $1,397 With 40% discount $874 |
Trailer and caravan vehicle tax (including motorhomes and campervans)
| Tare weight (kg) | Private use | Business use |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 254 | $0 | $131 |
| 255 to 764 | $148 | $237 |
| 765 to 975 | $266 | $429 |
| 976 to 1154 | $301 | $480 |
| 1155 to 1504 | $346 | $560 |
| 1505 to 2504 | $526 | $839 |
| 2505 to 2794 | $822 | $1,370 |
| 2795 to 3054 | $934 | $1,557 |
| 3055 to 3304 | $1,023 | $1,705 |
| 3305 to 3564 | $1,112 | $1,854 |
| 3565 to 3814 | $1,194 | $1,990 |
| 3815 to 4064 | $1,284 | $2,140 |
| 4065 to 4324 | $1,370 | $2,283 |
| 4325 to 4500 | $1,457 | $2,429 |
Tare weight (kg) Up to 254 Private use $0 Business use $131 |
Tare weight (kg) 255 to 764 Private use $148 Business use $237 |
Tare weight (kg) 765 to 975 Private use $266 Business use $429 |
Tare weight (kg) 976 to 1154 Private use $301 Business use $480 |
Tare weight (kg) 1155 to 1504 Private use $346 Business use $560 |
Tare weight (kg) 1505 to 2504 Private use $526 Business use $839 |
Tare weight (kg) 2505 to 2794 Private use $822 Business use $1,370 |
Tare weight (kg) 2795 to 3054 Private use $934 Business use $1,557 |
Tare weight (kg) 3055 to 3304 Private use $1,023 Business use $1,705 |
Tare weight (kg) 3305 to 3564 Private use $1,112 Business use $1,854 |
Tare weight (kg) 3565 to 3814 Private use $1,194 Business use $1,990 |
Tare weight (kg) 3815 to 4064 Private use $1,284 Business use $2,140 |
Tare weight (kg) 4065 to 4324 Private use $1,370 Business use $2,283 |
Tare weight (kg) 4325 to 4500 Private use $1,457 Business use $2,429 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transferring registration within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $39 |
| Transferring registration after 14 days of acquiring the vehicle | $182 |
Transaction type Transferring registration within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle Amount $39 |
Transaction type Transferring registration after 14 days of acquiring the vehicle Amount $182 |
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 |
Euro Numeral Euro Numeral means a Euro style number plate which contains an N prefix followed by only number values.  | ||
| N*1 digit | $5000 | N/A |
| N*2 digits | $3000 | N/A |
| N*3 digits | $2000 | N/A |
| N*4 digits | $1000 | N/A |
| N*5 digits | $500 | N/A |
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 |
Number plate type Standardised A Standardised combination refers to government sequentially issued letters and numbers on any Special Number Plate.
Car/truck $30 Motorcycle $30 |
Number plate type Personalised A Personalised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers within set formats which may include separators depending on the style chosen.
Car/truck $113 Motorcycle $113 |
Number plate type Customised A Customised combination refers to selecting your letters and numbers without any separators on the style chosen.
Car/truck $242 Motorcycle $242 |
Number plate type Euro Numeral Euro Numeral means a Euro style number plate which contains an N prefix followed by only number values. |
Number plate type N*1 digit Car/truck $5000 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type N*2 digits Car/truck $3000 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type N*3 digits Car/truck $2000 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type N*4 digits Car/truck $1000 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type N*5 digits Car/truck $500 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type Numeral Only Numeral Only means a historic style number plate which contains only number values.
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Number plate type 6 digit numeral-only Car/truck $249 Motorcycle N/A |
Number plate type 5 digit numeral-only Car/truck $487 Motorcycle $118 |
Number plate type 4 digit numeral-only Car/truck $1,219 Motorcycle $178 |
Number plate type 3 digit numeral-only Car/truck $2,438 Motorcycle $239 |
Number plate type 2 digit numeral-only Car/truck $4,876 Motorcycle $487 |
Number plate type 1 digit numeral-only Car/truck $12,191 Motorcycle $2,438 |
New or replacement number plate fees
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard number plates (new or replacement General Issue number plate) | $55 |
| National Heavy Vehicle number plates (new or replacement | $30.40 |
| Auxiliary (bike rack) number plates (new or replacement) | $53 |
| Personalised number plates | Varies depending on style and content. See myPlates or phone 02 9433 1600 |
| Exchange number plates | $69 |
| Reserve number plates (annual fee) | $69 + any applicable special plate fees while they are reserved |
| Move number plates | $32 |
Transaction type Standard number plates (new or replacement General Issue number plate) Amount $55 |
Transaction type National Heavy Vehicle number plates (new or replacement Amount $30.40 |
Transaction type Auxiliary (bike rack) number plates (new or replacement) Amount $53 |
Transaction type Personalised number plates Amount Varies depending on style and content. See myPlates or phone 02 9433 1600 |
Transaction type Exchange number plates Amount $69 |
Transaction type Reserve number plates (annual fee) Amount $69 + any applicable special plate fees while they are reserved |
Transaction type Move number plates Amount $32 |
See trader's plate fees if you are a motor dealer that uses demonstration vehicles.
Cancel registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cancellation of registration | $35 |
Transaction type Cancellation of registration Amount $35 |
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 | $26 |
Transaction type Replacement of registration certificate Amount $26 |
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 | $26 |
| Number plate fee | $53 |
Transaction type Administration fee Amount $26 |
Transaction type Number plate fee Amount $53 |
Renew conditional registration
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Administration fee | $26 |
Transaction type Administration fee Amount $26 |
Replacement certificates, labels or number plates
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Replacement Certificate of Registration or label | $26 |
| Replacement Certificate of Approved Operations | $26 |
| Replacement number plates | $52 |
Transaction type Replacement Certificate of Registration or label Amount $26 |
Transaction type Replacement Certificate of Approved Operations Amount $26 |
Transaction type Replacement number plates Amount $52 |
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Unregistered vehicle permit | $26 |
| Replacement unregistered vehicle permit | $26 |
Transaction type Unregistered vehicle permit Amount $26 |
Transaction type Replacement unregistered vehicle permit Amount $26 |
Primary producer trucks up to 4.5 tonnes tare
Vehicle tax for primary producer trucks over 2504kg tare is capped at $847.
| Lower taxed vehicles | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| Up to 975 | $236 | $118 | $59 |
| 976-1154 | $264 | $132 | $66 |
| 1155-1504 | $308 | $154 | $77 |
| 1505-2504 | $461 | $231 | $115 |
| Non-lower taxed vehicles | |||
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| Up to 975 | $236 | $118 | $59 |
| 976-1154 | $268 | $134 | $67 |
| 1155-1504 | $323 | $162 | $81 |
| 1505-2504 | $486 | $243 | $122 |
| Vehicles over 2504kg tare | |||
| Tare weight (kg) | Annual | Half Yearly | Quarterly |
| 2505-2794 | $754 | $377 | $189 |
| 2795-3054 | $856 | $428 | $214 |
| 3055-4500 | $883 | $442 | $221 |
Lower taxed vehicles Tare weight (kg) Annual Half Yearly Quarterly |
Lower taxed vehicles Up to 975 $236 $118 $59 |
Lower taxed vehicles 976-1154 $264 $132 $66 |
Lower taxed vehicles 1155-1504 $308 $154 $77 |
Lower taxed vehicles 1505-2504 $461 $231 $115 |
Lower taxed vehicles Non-lower taxed vehicles |
Lower taxed vehicles Tare weight (kg) Annual Half Yearly Quarterly |
Lower taxed vehicles Up to 975 $236 $118 $59 |
Lower taxed vehicles 976-1154 $268 $134 $67 |
Lower taxed vehicles 1155-1504 $323 $162 $81 |
Lower taxed vehicles 1505-2504 $486 $243 $122 |
Lower taxed vehicles Vehicles over 2504kg tare |
Lower taxed vehicles Tare weight (kg) Annual Half Yearly Quarterly |
Lower taxed vehicles 2505-2794 $754 $377 $189 |
Lower taxed vehicles 2795-3054 $856 $428 $214 |
Lower taxed vehicles 3055-4500 $883 $442 $221 |
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 | $72 | $36 | $18 |
| 255-764 | $130 | $65 | $33 |
| 765-975 | $236 | $118 | $59 |
| 976-1154 | $264 | $132 | $66 |
| 1155-1504 | $308 | $154 | $77 |
| 1505-2504 | $461 | $231 | $115 |
| 2505-2794 | $754 | $377 | $189 |
| 2795-4500 | $839 | $420 | $210 |
Tare weight (kg) Annual Half Yearly Quarterly |
Up to 254 $72 $36 $18 |
255-764 $130 $65 $33 |
765-975 $236 $118 $59 |
976-1154 $264 $132 $66 |
1155-1504 $308 $154 $77 |
1505-2504 $461 $231 $115 |
2505-2794 $754 $377 $189 |
2795-4500 $839 $420 $210 |
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 2024 registration fees will increase by 5.89% (rounded to whole dollar amounts).
From 1 January 2025 Vehicle Tax will increase by 4.33% (rounded to whole dollar amounts).
Motor Vehicle Tax (MVT) has been incorrectly calculated for some registrations in previous years. From 1 January 2025 some customers who were undercharged will see a rise in their registration costs as the charges have been corrected.
To find out more see Registration cost changes in 2025.