Introduction
If you're a first or second year apprentice registered with the NSW Department of Education, you can apply for a registration rebate to help you with the costs of registering your vehicle.
You can only claim the rebate:
- after you pay the registration or renewal fees
- once per financial year.
Eligibility
You must be a first or second year apprentice registered with the NSW Department of Education and your vehicle must:
- be registered in NSW
- be registered in your name or jointly with an existing apprentice
- be registered for general private or general business use
- have been registered in your name or jointly with an existing apprentice when the registration fee and motor vehicle tax were last paid
- be due for renewal and paid after becoming an eligible apprentice.
What you need
To apply for the apprentice vehicle registration rebate you need:
- the PDF form – 'Apprentice Registration Rebate Claim'
- your training contract number
- your banking details
- vehicle registration details.
How to apply
- Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
- Download and complete the form.
- Send the completed form to the email address on the form with the subject line 'Apprentice rebate'.
Last published: 11 May 2026