Introduction
If you receive the Commonwealth Carer Allowance, you may be eligible for a refund on some of the vehicle tax paid when registering a vehicle.
Eligibility
Commonwealth Carer Allowance recipients who are the registered operators of an eligible vehicle (weighing between 976 kg and 2504 kg).
Note: If the vehicle is registered in joint names, both operators must receive the Commonwealth Carer Allowance.
What you need
- the PDF form – ‘Carers Vehicle Registration Concession Declaration’
- your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN)
- the vehicle's details (number plate and VIN number)
- your NSW driver licence number.
How to apply
- Select the ‘Download PDF form’ button.
- Download and complete the form.
- Send your application to the details on the form, or lodge it at a Service NSW Centre.
Note: For faster processing, please email your application with 'Carers rebate' as the subject line.
More information
- The carer registration concession applies to one vehicle at a time.
- The information you provide will be validated with Centrelink.
Last updated: 9 February 2024