How do I renew registration in NSW?

Renewing your registration is easier than starting a new registration in NSW. You choose a registration period, buy a green slip, organise a pink slip (if necessary) and pay the fees. Find out how to renew your registration in 4 steps.

Four steps to renew your NSW registration 

There are 4 steps to renew your registration in NSW:

1. Choose a registration period.
2. Get a CTP green slip.
3. Organise a pink slip safety check (if your vehicle is 5 or more years old).
4. Pay registration fees.

Renewing your registration is easier than starting a new registration in NSW.

1. Choose a registration period

If you have a light vehicle, you can register for 6 or 12 months. You can renew registration for 6 months if you renew within 21 days of the renewal date. After that, you have no choice but to renew for 12 months.

Trailers and heavy vehicles can be registered for 3 or 6 months.

2. Get a CTP green slip

Use the greenslips.com.au Calculator to compare all 6 insurers in NSW. It shows the cheapest prices available for your vehicle and personal details. You can choose any insurer.

• Buy your green slip online or by phone from your chosen insurer.
• Buy in person from insurers that use brokers or agents, such as the Post Office. 

The insurer immediately notifies Service NSW when you have paid for a green slip. This process can take longer from rural or regional Post Offices or agents. If you don’t need a pink slip, you will be ready to register your vehicle.

3. Organise a pink slip safety check

Your vehicle needs a pink slip safety check every year if it is 5 or more years old. Your registration renewal notice tells you if your vehicle needs a safety check. The price of a pink slip is set each year. 

Find a safety check provider near you.

Find out what happens if your vehicle fails a safety check. 

4. Pay registration fees

There are 4 ways to pay registration fees:

1. Online 
2. In person at a Service NSW centre 
3. By post to Service NSW, PO Box 21, Parkes NSW 2870
4. By phone on 13 77 88.

The cost of registration depends on type of vehicle and type of registration. To pay online, you need to enter your plate number or billing number from the certificate of registration and pay with credit card or BPAY.

If you would like to reminded when your registration is due, please ask for a registration reminder sticker. 

Ask us anything about registration or green slips.