Casually known as a ‘car rego’, this involves registering your vehicle with the relevant state authority. This is to make sure it meets safety and insurance standards. Having a system where cars need to be registered helps with road safety as well as insurance coverage.
Checking your car registration status in Australia
Last updated on 13, May 2025
Keeping your car registration up to date is legally required in Australia. Driving an unregistered vehicle can lead to fines, demerit points and other legal penalties.
Understanding car registration
What is car registration?
Why keeping your registration current matters
As well as the fines, demerits and legal consequences, driving an unregistered vehicle can also impact your insurance coverage. An unregistered car could invalidate a claim in the event of an accident.
How to check your registration online
NSW
- You can check your registration through the New South Wales Government's Service NSW website.
- Information needed: Vehicle plate number, possibly your driver's license or registration notice.
- Obtaining registration in New South Wales requires:
- A pink slip, which is a safety inspection report, for vehicles older than five years.
- CTP insurance, which is also known as a ‘Green Slip’.
- In New South Wales, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance must be purchased separately before registration.
QLD
- You can check your registration through the Queensland Government website.
- Information needed: Vehicle plate number, registration number, or customer reference number.
- A Safety Certificate is required for transferring registration or selling a vehicle.
- You can choose from three CTP insurers when renewing your registration in Queensland. Allianz is one of these insurers.
SA
- You can check your registration online through the South Australian Government’s EasyReg website.
- Information needed: Registration number or vehicle plate number
- You can choose from five CTP insurers when you renew your registration in South Australia. Allianz is one of these insurers
- Find out more about Allianz CTP Insurance in SA.
VIC
- You can check your registration online through the Victorian Government's Vic Roads website.
- Information needed: Vehicle registration number.
- In Victoria, CTP insurance is included in Victorian vehicle registration.
WA
- You can check your registration online through the Western Australian Government's DotDirect website.
- Information needed: Vehicle registration number.
- CTP insurance is included in Western Australia vehicle registration.
NT
- You can check your registration online through the Northern Territory Government website.
- Information needed: Registration number or vehicle plate number.
- CTP insurance is included in Northern Territory vehicle registration.
TAS
- You can check your registration online through the Tasmanian Government website.
- Information needed: Registration number or vehicle plate number.
- CTP insurance is included in Tasmanian vehicle registration.
ACT
- You can check your registration online through the ACT Government's Access Canberra website.
- Information needed: Registration number or vehicle plate number.
- You can choose from four CTP insurers when you renew your registration in the Australian Capital Territory. Allianz isn’t one of these insurers.
After checking your registration
What to do if your registration has expired
If your registration has expired, renew it as soon as possible to avoid penalties. Each state has specific requirements for renewal, so make sure you comply with local regulations.
What to do if your registration hasn't expired
Set reminders for your next renewal to avoid lapses. Additionally, stay on top of vehicle maintenance to make sure your car remains roadworthy and safe.
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