Get rego for an imported vehicle

When the vehicle arrives in the country, it must be driven directly to a weighbridge, AIS or AUVIS station for an inspection for registration purposes.  On this journey it is exempt from registration, but must not stop anywhere or be taken home (except on a trailer).

You must go to a motor registry, or send an authorised representative, to register an imported vehicle.

Only vehicles that are registered overseas and are in NSW temporarily are not required to be registered.

What you need to provide:

• A certificate from an RTA-approved Engineering Signatory, to confirm that the vehicle meets Australian standards.
• A Vehicle Import Approval from the Commonwealth Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
• A weighbridge ticket.

Plus:

• Proof of your identity, or, if you're registering the vehicle in the name of a company or organisation, proof that the company or organisation is a legal entity.
• Proof of entitlement to register the vehicle.
• Proof of your residential address in NSW.
• A valid green slip with the number plate section blank (except for trailers).
• A blue slip from an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS).
• A completed Application for Registration form, available from the Registration forms link, below.
• Evidence of your eligibility for a pensioner or other concession if you intend to claim one.
• A Representative's Authority if the vehicle is being registered in the name of a company or other organisation, or if you send someone to register the vehicle for you.
  • For a company, the Director or an authorised delegate must complete and sign the Representative's section on the Application for Registration form, or provide a letter of authorisation on letterhead.
  • In the case of an incorporated association, the Public Officer must sign.
  • In all cases, the authorised representative must provide proof of their identity.
• Payment for fees, taxes and charges.
• All vehicles presented for registration (including interstate and imported vehicles) may need to be inspected by the RTA's Vehicle Identification Inspection Unit (VIIU). There is an additional fee for this inspection. If you vehicle needs a VIIU inspection, you will be notified at the time of registration.

What you need to pay:

• Registration fees.
• Stamp duty.
• Number plate fees.
• Inspection fee (the blue slip).
• Vehicle identification inspection fee.
• CTP insurance premium (the green slip).

You can use our Rego Calculator to work out costs for your vehicle.