Registration fees
The below fees and charges are subject to regulatory changes.
Registration fees include Motor Accidents Compensation (MAC) insurance cover, a compulsory third party insurance.
You can renew your registration online for one, three, six or 12 months through the MVR Quickpay website.
Administration
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration administration | $15 |
| Upgrade surcharge - Permanent/Temporary | $25 |
| Fee to be deducted for customer refunds | $25 |
Number plate
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Personalised plate application | $291 |
| Number plate fee (when plates are first issued or when replacement plates are needed) | $47 |
| National heavy vehicle (NHV) number plate (only applies on application for NHV plates) | $30.40 |
| Remake of plate (lost, destroyed, damaged) | $80 |
| Transfer of right to display | $25 |
| Single plate change* | $25 |
| Double plate change | $50 |
| Souvenir plate | $8.80 |
*Number plate or NHV fee may also apply.
Find out how to apply for a personalised number plate or buy a souvenir number plate.
Trader's plate
The fees below are for cars only.
| Description - cars only | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial plate | $733.25 |
| Second (subsequent) plate | $623.25 |
Find out how to apply for a trader's plate.
For motorcycle trader's plate fees, contact the Motor Vehicle Registry office.
History search
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search for last registered owner of abandoned vehicle | $23 |
| Search for your vehicle registration history | $23 |
| Bulk search (10 or more vehicles) | $234 |
Find out how to find previous owner of an abandoned vehicle or how to apply for a vehicle registration history.
Replacement registration certificate
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement registration certificate - eg lost, destroyed | $16 |
A replacement certificate can only be issued for vehicles with current registration.
Transfer of ownership
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer of ownership | $21 |
| Stamp duty | 3% of purchase price |
Find out about buying and selling a used vehicle.
Temporary licence
| Vehicle type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Vehicles under 4.5 tonnes | $53.05 |
| Vehicles over 4.5 tonnes |
$37.05 (plus one week's vehicle registration) |
Find out how to apply for a temporary licence for unregistered vehicle.
Light vehicle registration
Vehicles with four cylinders and an engine size less than 3000cc.
| Engine size (cc) | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 - 0500 | $672.25 | $343.60 | $179.30 | $69.75 |
| 0501 - 1000 | $723.25 | $369.10 | $192.05 | $74.00 |
| 1001 - 1500 | $786.25 | $400.60 | $207.80 | $79.25 |
| 1501 - 2000 | $841.25 | $428.10 | $221.55 | $83.85 |
| 2001 - 3000 | $841.25 | $428.10 | $221.55 | $83.85 |
Vehicles with more than four cylinders and rotary engine vehicles with up to four cylinders with engines greater than 3000cc.
| Engine size (cc) | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2500 | $854.25 | $434.60 | $224.80 | $84.95 |
| 2501 - 3000 | $901.25 | $458.10 | $236.55 | $88.85 |
| 3001 -3500 | $967.25 | $491.10 | $253.05 | $94.35 |
| 3501 - 4000 | $1,016.25 | $515.60 | $265.30 | $98.45 |
| 4001 - 4500 | $1,078.25 | $546.60 | $280.80 | $103.60 |
| 4501 -5000 | $1,129.25 | $572.10 | $293.55 | $107.85 |
| 5001 - 5500 | $1,226.25 | $620.60 | $317.80 | $115.95 |
| 5501 - 6000 | $1,281.25 | $648.10 | $331.55 | $120.50 |
| 6001 - 7000 | $1,372.25 | $693.60 | $354.30 | $128.10 |
| 7001 - 8000 | $1,400.25 | $707.60 | $361.30 | $130.45 |
Get the breakdown of light vehicle registration fees PDF (133.2 KB).
Find out how to register or transfer your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration.
Motorcycle registration
| Engine size (cc) | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 - 0125 | $172.10 | $93.55 | $54.25 | $28.10 |
| 0126 - 0260 | $394.35 | $204.65 | $109.80 | $46.65 |
| 0261 - 0600 | $942.10 | $478.55 | $246.75 | $92.30 |
| Greater than 0600 | $959.10 | $487.05 | $251.00 | $93.70 |
Get the breakdown of motorcycle registration fees PDF (142.8 KB).
Find out how to register or transfer your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration.
Trailer and caravan registration
| Tare weight (kg) | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 - 0200 | $108.85 | $61.90 | $38.45 | $22.85 |
| 0201 - 0400 | $125.85 | $70.40 | $42.70 | $24.25 |
| 0401 - 0600 | $142.85 | $78.90 | $46.95 | $25.65 |
| 0601 - 0800 | $159.85 | $87.40 | $51.20 | $27.10 |
| 0801 - 1000 | $176.85 | $95.90 | $55.45 | $28.50 |
| 1001 - 1200 | $218.85 | $116.90 | $65.95 | $32.00 |
| 1201 - 1400 | $240.85 | $127.90 | $71.45 | $33.85 |
| 1401 - 1600 | $261.85 | $138.40 | $76.70 | $35.60 |
| 1601 - 1800 | $282.85 | $148.90 | $81.95 | $37.35 |
| 1801 - 2000 | $303.85 | $159.40 | $87.20 | $39.10 |
| 2001 - 3000 | $388.85 | $201.90 | $108.45 | $46.15 |
| 3001 - 4000 | $486.85 | $250.90 | $132.95 | $54.35 |
| 4001 - 4500 | $585.85 | $300.40 | $157.70 | $62.60 |
Get the breakdown of trailer registration fees PDF (115.8 KB).
Find out how to register or transfer your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration.
Electric vehicle registration
From 1 July 2022, you can get registration and stamp duty concessions for eligible plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs).
Find out about PEV registration and stamp duty concession.
| Description | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For hybrid vehicles not exceeding 4.5 tonnes GVM | Same as light vehicle and motorcycle registration fee, based on engine capacity | |||
| For Plug-in electric vehicles not exceeding 4.5 tonnes GVM – private use only | $622.25 | $318.60 | $166.80 | $65.60 |
| For Plug-in electric motorcycles – private use only | $139.10 | $77.05 | $46.00 | $25.35 |
Find out how to register or transfer your vehicle or renew your vehicle registration.
Club and dedicated rally car scheme registration
| Description | 12 months |
|---|---|
| For cars under the club registration scheme | $119.45 |
| For motorcycles under the club registration scheme | $84.45 |
| For dedicated rally cars (guidelines apply) | $119.45 |
Find out how to apply for rally car registration.
Vehicle inspection
Authorised vehicle inspectors (local mechanics) must follow the prescribed vehicle inspection fees below.
They may charge less than the prescribed fee, but they must not charge more.
| Vehicle type | Prescribed fee |
|---|---|
| Light vehicle (motor vehicle not exceeding 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass)* | $66.00 |
| Trailer (not exceeding 4.5 tonnes Aggregate Trailer Mass)* | $66.00 |
| In any other case (i.e., vehicles over 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass)* | $151.80 |
If you go to a government vehicle inspection facility for a roadworthy inspection, pre-payment of the fee is not required. It will be added to your registration fee at time of payment.
You must pre-pay for a defect clearance inspection. If the vehicle passes the inspection, you can renew your registration.
Find out how to get a vehicle inspection.
Heavy vehicle registration
To find out about fees and charges for heavy vehicles, read the heavy vehicle fees.
Find out how to register your heavy vehicle.
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