Transfer a heavy vehicle from Federal Interstate Registration Scheme (FIRS)

If you're operating a heavy vehicle under the Federal Interstate Registration Scheme (FIRS) you'll be transferred to a national heavy vehicle number plate issued in NSW, when you renew your registration.

FIRS closes to renewals and new applicants from 1 July 2018, and the scheme ends completely on 1 July 2019.

National heavy vehicle number plates are now issued for: 

• new heavy vehicle registrations
• re-registration of unregistered heavy vehicles 
• interstate vehicle transfers into NSW
• lost, damaged, destroyed or stolen number plates of heavy vehicles.

• the PDF form – 'Application for Registration'
• an inspection report proving that the vehicle is suitable for safe use
• evidence of Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance covering the registration period
• your FIRS plates.

1. Download and complete Application for Registration – PDF.
2. Gather all the required documentation. 
3. Visit a service centre to submit your application and surrender your FIRS plates. 

We will provide you with the new plates to put on your vehicle(s).

• your new number plates will be issued free of charge unless they are custom or personalised plates
• current NSW registration fees apply.