Introduction

If you’re the owner of a NSW registered vehicle and your registration certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can apply for a paper replacement online.

You’ll receive the replacement paper certificate within 7 business days. If you need it sooner, you can:

Note: Ordering replacement registration documents does not renew your rego or extend its expiry date. If your registration is due to expire within 6 weeks, consider renewing it online before ordering a replacement.

Eligibility

The recorded owner of the NSW registered vehicle can apply online.

You cannot apply online and will need to visit a service centre if:

  • you’re not recorded as the owner of the registered vehicle
  • you do not have a NSW Driver Licence or NSW Photo Card
  • the vehicle is registered in a company name
  • the registration has expired.

What you need

  • your NSW Driver Licence or NSW Photo Card details
  • the vehicle's NSW registration details.

Fee

For a current fees list visit Transport for NSW Vehicle registration fees.

How to replace

  1. Check the eligibility details.
  2. Select the 'Replace online' button.
  3. Log in or create your MyServiceNSW Account, or continue as a guest.
  4. Follow the prompts to replace a registration certificate.
  5. Keep a copy of the receipt for your records.

Within 7 business days you’ll receive your replacement paper certificate. It will be posted to the address recorded with Transport for NSW.

If you're unable to apply online

  1. Download and complete the form Replacement Application.
  2. Submit your application in person at a service centre.
Last published: 26 March 2026

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