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If you are buying or selling a vehicle in New South Wales (NSW), you need to check the status of your registration (rego). You can register a vehicle, renew your rego, transfer ownership, or cancel a registration through Service NSW.
Before buying a used car, the buyer should check or review a vehicle’s registration and vehicle history report.
Free NSW Rego Check
Service NSW offers a free registration check for vehicles that are now, or have been, registered in NSW.
A free rego check shows:
- Registration expiry date
- Whether the registration is current, suspended or cancelled
- Registration restrictions
- Registration concessions
- Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance provider
- CTP insurance expiry date
- Up to three recent odometer readings (if available)
You can do a free rego check online or in the Service NSW app.
Why Check a Vehicle Before Buying?
If you’re buying a used car from a private seller, checking the vehicle first can save you money and stress.
A free rego check tells you if the car is legally registered. However, it does not show the vehicle’s full history.
For extra peace of mind, you should also get a vehicle history report and a PPSR Check before you buy. VinVerify includes both the vehicle history check and the PPSR Check in one easy report. You may also hear this report called a VIN Check, PPSR Check Report, or REVS Check Report. These names are often used to describe the same type of report. This report helps you check a vehicle’s history before you buy.
What Does a Vehicle History Report Show?
A paid vehicle history report can tell you:
- If the vehicle has been written off anywhere in Australia since 2004
- If the vehicle, engine or number plates have been reported stolen
- How many registered owners the vehicle has had in NSW
This report gives you more information than a free registration check.
What You Need
To order a vehicle history report, you will need:
- The NSW registration number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- A valid credit or debit card
How to Order a Vehicle History Report
The process is simple:
- Enter the NSW registration number or VIN.
- Accept the terms and conditions.
- Check the vehicle details.
- Pay the fee.
- Download or email your report.
Important Things to Know
Before ordering a report, remember:
- The report may not be used as legal evidence in court.
- It is not available for conditionally registered vehicles.
- The vehicle’s VIN is not shown in the report.
- Free registration checks are only available for vehicles that are currently or were previously registered in NSW.
Should You Get a PPSR Check?
Yes. If you’re buying a used vehicle, a PPSR Check is highly recommended.
A PPSR Check can tell you if the vehicle:
- Has money still owing on it
- Has been written off
- Has been reported stolen
- Has a security interest recorded against it
Doing both a free NSW rego check and a PPSR Check gives you a better understanding of the vehicle before you buy.
Conclusion
Checking a used vehicle only takes a few minutes and can help you avoid costly problems later. Start with a free NSW registration check, then get a vehicle history report and a PPSR Check for extra confidence before handing over your money. Here is why Vinverify comes in: that provides a vehicle history report that includes a PPSR Check certificate.