Check a vehicle registration

Introduction

You can check a vehicle's registration details online. A free registration check includes:

• the registration expiry date
• whether the registration is suspended or cancelled
• any registration restrictions
• any registration concessions (additional charges that might apply when transferred to a new owner)
• the compulsory third party (CTP) insurance provider and policy expiry date
• the past three odometer readings (if applicable).

Eligibility

The free registration check can only be run on vehicles previously or currently registered in NSW.

What you need

The vehicle's NSW registration plate number.

How to check

1. Select the 'Check online' button.
2. Follow the prompts to check a vehicle's registration details.

Note: You can print the information from your browser.

More information

• For a fee, you can get additional information such as if the vehicle has been written off, or if the vehicle, its number plate or engine are reported as stolen.
• If you intend on buying a vehicle from a private seller, you should visit the Personal Property Securities Register website to find out if there is any finance owing.
• If you need information for legal proceedings you can request a certified copy from:
  Transport for NSW Certificates Unit
  Locked Bag 14
  Grafton NSW 2460.
• Service NSW and Transport for NSW are aware of a third party website offering vehicle registration checks. This site charges a fee for the registration check. Customers should note that Transport for NSW and Service NSW do not have any connection with other websites or services.

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