Transferring Registration to NSW

Three steps you need to follow

To transfer the registration of your vehicle to NSW from another state, there are three steps to complete:

1. Purchase a green slip
2. Obtain a blue slip
3. Go to Service NSW or motor registry in NSW.

Step 1: Green slip

Unlike other states in Australia, you need to purchase compulsory third party insurance (green slip) as a separate step before the registration process. There is information on this site explaining what a greenslip is, what it covers and how to acquire one.

Five insurers issue greenslips in NSW.  Prices vary based on your vehicle and other factors. It is important to compare prices for all five insurers before you purchase your greenslip. You can compare prices at our greenslips.com.au Calculator. Once you have compared prices, contact the insurer of your choice to purchase your greenslip.

For the first registration, you no longer require a hard copy of the green slip as it is sent electronically to Transport for NSW (TfNSW). For light vehicles (vehicles under 4.5 tonnes GVM) the first green slip and registration must be for a period of 12 months.

Step 2: Blue slip

You will need to have an inspection of your vehicle at an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS) or Inspection Station.The inspection will include roadworthiness, compliance and identification.

The inspection report is generally referred to as a blue slip.

You do not usually require a hard copy of your blue slip as most are sent electronically to TfNSW.

Step 3: Go to a motor registry or Service NSW

You or an authorised representative must attend Service NSW or a motor registry in NSW, in person.

When you attend the motor registry, you or your representative will require the following.

1.  Proof of identity.

• The proof of identity is for the person attending the motor registry.
• Proof of identity can be a NSW issued driver photo licence or a NSW Photo Card or other documents listed on the TfNSW site.
• For an organisation, proof of identity will include evidence of an ACN and authorisation by a Director or an authorised person. Authorisation can be on company letterhead or the application for registration form.

2.  Proof of entitlement to register the vehicle.

     You need to demonstrate your entitlement to register the vehicle.

• Proof of entitlement can be a certificate of registration, a sales contract from a motor dealer, a receipt, a statutory declaration or any of the other documents listed on the TfNSW site.
• A person other than the owner may be entitled to register the vehicle if written authorisation is provided.

3.  Proof of your residential address in NSW.

• Your proof of identity documents can be used as proof of your residential address.
• If your proof of identity documents do not show your current NSW residential address, you will need to provide documents which do. They include a current certificate of registration issued by TfNSW, a licence or registration renewal for the coming period issued by TfNSW showing the residential address, or a contract for sale, lease or rental receipt which is less than 2 years old for the address.

4.  Green slip.

5.  Blue slip.

6.  The old number plates, if available.

7.  An Application for Registration form, fully completed.

8.  Evidence of eligibility for a pensioner or other concession, if you are applying for one.

At the time of attending Service NSW or motor registry, you will be required to pay the registration fee, stamp duty and a fee for the number plates.

Number plates will be issued, which you must immediately attach to your vehicle. Registration certificates are not issued in NSW for light vehicles.

TfNSW has a registration calculator on its site which gives a guide to the cost of registration, not including the cost of the green slip or blue slip.

Vehicles need to be registered in NSW if they are permanently garaged in NSW. Vehicles are generally regarded as being permanently garaged in NSW when they have been in NSW for more than 3 months.