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

  1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button. 
  2. Download and complete the form.
  3. Send the completed form to the email address on the form with the subject line 'Apprentice rebate'. 
Last published: 11 May 2026

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