Apply for a conditional vehicle registration

Introduction

If you need road access and your vehicle does not comply with standard construction and equipment requirements, you have to apply for a conditional vehicle registration. This will allow limited access to the road network to perform specific functions.

You can apply and pay for this registration at a Service NSW Centre.

Note: Conditional registration will not be offered if a complying vehicle can be used instead.

Eligibility

To see if your vehicle is eligible for a Conditional Vehicle Registration, check the Conditional Registration Vehicle Sheets.

What you need

• the PDF form – 'Application for Conditional Registration'
• relevant documents for the vehicle type from the following list:
  • 'Historic Vehicle Declaration', and a Safety Check inspection report not more than 6 months old, if the historic vehicles club is less than 2 years old
  • 'Street Rod Declaration' and a safety inspection report
  • 'Rally Vehicle Declaration'
  • 'Classic Vehicle Declaration'
    Note: for a classic vehicle you must also provide an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Scheme (AUVIS) inspection report
  • Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration (valid for 42 days) for plant vehicles, golf buggies, ATVs, agricultural motorcycles and lawn mowers
  • light or heavy vehicle inspection report for farm firefighting vehicles (FFVs)
  • Declaration of Eligibility for a Registration Concession - Form 1193 (if the vehicle is for farming purposes)
• your business identification details (if applicable)
• proof of identity (individual, organisation and/or representative)
• proof of your entitlement to register the vehicle
• your concession card details (if applicable)
• your fee payment.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Download and complete:
   • Application for Conditional Registration – PDF
   • Declaration of Eligibility for a Registration Concession (Form 1193) – PDF
     (primary producer vehicles only)
3. Download and complete the relevant form from the following list:
   • Historic Vehicle Declaration – PDF
   • Street Rod Declaration – PDF
   • Rally Vehicle Declaration – PDF
   • Classic Vehicle Declaration – PDF
   • Vehicle Suitable for Safe Use Declaration – PDF.
4. Make sure you have all the required documents.
5. To submit your application and payment go to a service centre.

Fees and payment

• Visit the Transport for NSW website for vehicle registration fees.
• To pay at a service centre, check the payment options available.
• Some service centres do not accept cash payments.