Restore a motor vehicle tradesperson certificate

Introduction

If your motor vehicle tradesperson certificate expired less than 3 months ago, you can restore your certificate online, or at a Service NSW Centre.

You can restore using the details on your renewal form.

Eligibility

You cannot restore online if: 

• you don’t have a renewal number
• you have changed your name
• you cannot confirm the online declaration
• your certificate expired more than 3 months ago. 

What you need

If your certificate expired less than 3 months ago, you'll need:

• your renewal number (as shown on your renewal notice)
• your certificate number
• your payment.

How to restore

1. Select the 'Restore online' button.
2. Follow the prompts.
3. Submit your completed application.

You'll need to lodge your application at a service centre if you’re unable to restore online. Include a signed statement explaining why you were unable to renew within the 3 month time period (if applicable).

More information

• Your certificate is considered to have been renewed from the day it expired.
• You must not work as motor vehicle tradesperson without a valid certificate.

Payment methods