Rego AU
Renew your Aussie car rego,
state by state
Most renewals can be done online with your notice. Pick your state or territory and jump straight to the official site.
The same basic flow everywhere
Portals and CTP rules differ by state, but the overall sequence is much the same.
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01
Check your renewal notice
Notices usually arrive by post, email or app 4–6 weeks before expiry. Have your payment number and number plate ready.
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02
Sort CTP and inspections
In NSW, buy a green slip first. Some states also need a roadworthy or safety inspection — check your notice.
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Pay online
Pay by card or BPAY on your state’s official site or app. Registration renews straight away or within a few business days.
How to renew in each state & territory
Official portals and key steps as of 2026. Select a tab to jump to that guide.
New South Wales
Renew online with Service NSW
In NSW you buy a green slip (CTP) from a private insurer first, then renew your rego through Service NSW.
- Renewal notice arrives 4–6 weeks before expiry
- Buy a green slip for the same term as your rego
- Vehicles over 5 years old usually need a pink slip (safety inspection) — check your notice
- Pay online with Service NSW or at a service centre
- You can renew online up to 3 months before or after expiry (after expiry you only get the remaining term)
Victoria
One payment via Service Victoria / VicRoads
In Victoria, TAC (CTP) is bundled into your rego fee. There’s no separate green slip.
- Have your renewal notice or number plate ready
- Enter vehicle type and plate on Service Victoria
- Pay by card for instant processing
- Track expiry by post or app reminders
- The $100 EV discount ended in January 2026 — standard fees now apply
Queensland
Pay online with TMR and choose CTP
Renew through Transport and Main Roads (TMR). You’ll choose a CTP insurer at renewal, and CTP is included in what you pay.
- Pay online with your payment reference or number plate
- If an inspection is required, a current certificate must already be on record
- Renew on or before the due date to avoid a late fee
- Direct debit allows 1, 3, 6 or 12 month terms
- Visa / Mastercard accepted (card surcharge applies)
Western Australia
Renew via DoTDirect or Payment Lookup
In WA, renew your vehicle licence (rego) through DoTDirect or Payment Lookup on your notice. CTP is included in the fee.
- Notices are generally issued about 6 weeks before expiry (digital notices available)
- You can renew up to 3 months early (request an early notice from DTMI)
- Terms: 1, 3, 6 or 12 months (1 month is direct debit only)
- Pay online, by BPAY, phone, at a service centre, or Australia Post
- Pay by card straight away if you have your account number
South Australia
Renew with EzyReg / mySAGOV
In SA you choose your CTP insurer when you renew and pay it with your registration. You can choose 3 or 12 months.
- Number plate plus licence/client number, or the payment number on your notice
- Print or email your receipt after renewing online
- Expired rego can still be renewed online (Renew vs Re-register)
- Unregistered for more than 90 days attracts an extra re-registration fee
- If you’re concession-eligible, check it’s shown on your notice
Tasmania
About five minutes on myServiceTas
Pay online with the payment number on your notice, or renew in myServiceTas where you can see all your vehicles in one place.
- Notice arrives 4–6 weeks before expiry (myServiceTas customers get it in their inbox)
- Terms: 3, 6 or 12 months
- Visa or Mastercard required
- Also available at a service centre, by phone, or Australia Post
- Use Tas Rego Check for status and expiry
Australian Capital Territory
Access Canberra — online, phone or in person
You can renew from 3 months before expiry. Online renewals are processed immediately. CTP is included in the registration fee.
- Number plate plus notice reference, or the last 4 characters of the VIN
- Pay online with Visa or Mastercard
- Online renewal is available if unregistered for less than 12 months
- BPAY can take up to 3 business days to process
- Long-expired vehicles need a roadworthy, then re-registration at a service centre
Northern Territory
Pay online with MVR QuickPay
NT residents with NT-registered vehicles renew through MVR. If an inspection is due, the report must be lodged before you renew.
- Must not be unregistered for more than 12 months, or suspended, defected or cancelled
- Update your address with MVR before you renew
- Seniors and concession cards must be recorded with MVR for the discount to apply
- BEVs and PHEVs may get free registration until 30 June 2027 (where eligible)
- Renew via QuickPay online, at a centre, or Australia Post
CTP works differently in each state
Compulsory Third Party insurance covers injury to other people if you’re in a crash. It’s not the same as comprehensive car insurance.
| State | How it works |
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| NSW | Buy a green slip from a private insurer first |
| QLD · SA | Choose a CTP insurer at renewal; included in the fee |
| VIC | TAC bundled into rego |
| WA · TAS · ACT · NT | CTP included in registration (no separate purchase) |
Before you renew
Driving unregistered is illegal, and your CTP cover can drop off as well.
- No notice? In most states you can still pay online with your number plate or client number.
- Renewing after expiry often starts the new term from the payment date, not the old expiry — so you may only get the remaining period.
- Concession and pension discounts only apply automatically if your card is linked with that state.
- Cost depends on vehicle weight, engine, location and term. Check your notice or your state’s fee calculator.
This page summarises publicly available state and territory guidance as of 2026. Always confirm requirements, fees and eligibility on the official links above.
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