Apply for a heavy vehicle registration

Introduction

Heavy vehicles must be registered to be driven or towed on NSW roads. You can apply for registration at a Service NSW Centre. 

The following types of vehicles are classified as heavy vehicles:

• vehicles or trailers with a Gross Vehicle Mass greater than 4.5 tonnes
• buses 2.5 tonnes tare weight and over
• licensed tow trucks
• vehicles fitted with power-operated brakes
• all prime movers.

What you need

To apply for a heavy vehicle registration you need:

• your proof of identity
• your compulsory third party (CTP) certification (green slip)
• concession details (if applicable)
• your business details, including representative authority (if required)
• your driver licence details
• New Heavy Vehicle Certification form completed by the trailer manufacturer, dealer or distributor, if you have it (trailers only)
• Heavy Vehicle Authorised Inspection Scheme (HVAIS) inspection certificate
• Nominated Configuration Code
• proof of registration entitlement (receipt or proof of previous registration)
• weighbridge certificate (if vehicle is a trailer with no specification sheet)
• vehicle compliance certificate (if vehicle has been modified)
• the PDF form – 'Application for Registration'
• your fee payment.

Payment methods

How to register

1. Select the 'Download PDF form' button.
2. Complete the form.
3. Gather all the required documentation.
4. To submit your application visit a service centre.

More information

• Tare weight equals the empty weight of your vehicle (also known as unladen weight).
• If your vehicle is non-standard you must also present a vehicle standard exemption permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator when applying for registration (trailers only).
• If you have a New Heavy Vehicle Certification form that has been completed by the trailer manufacturer, dealer or distributor, you will not be required to get a vehicle inspection or a weighbridge ticket (trailers only).