The cost of registering a motor vehicle for the first time will vary depending on the motor vehicle’s market value (which motor vehicle duty is calculated from) and the postcode of the vehicle’s garaged address. To calculate your motor vehicle registration fee use the VicRoads fee calculator.
The cost of motor vehicle registration renewal will vary depending on the vehicle type and the postcode of the vehicle’s garaged address. To calculate registration renewal fees for a light motor vehicle use the VicRoads fee calculator. The following is an example only:
Light motor vehicle - metro area
Registration renewal fee: $593.80
The transfer fee is $31.20. The motor vehicle duty fee will vary depending on the market value of the motor vehicle.
To calculate your motor vehicle duty and transfer fee use the VicRoads fee calculator.
Vehicle Information Package (VIP): $24.30
You can purchase a vehicle security certificate online or call VicRoads on 13 11 71 (Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm, Sat 8.30am - 2.00pm).
Number plate fees start at $29.20 for a pair of general issues plates, however VicRoads offers a variety of custom number plates. To view the variety of number plates available go to the number plate section of the VicRoads website.
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Vehicle Registration [PDF, 84KB]
Number Plates [PDF, 91KB]
Boat Registration [PDF, 69KB]
Transfer and Motor Vehicle Duty [PDF, 75KB]
Vehicle Appointments and Inspections [PDF, 64KB]
Permits (Club, Rally and Unregistered Vehicle Permits) [PDF, 70KB]
Vehicle Securities Register [PDF, 76KB]
National Heavy Vehicles [PDF, 217KB]
National Heavy Vehicles - Primary Producers [PDF, 195KB]
National Heavy Vehicles - Federal Interstate Registration [PDF, 108KB]
Other General Fees [PDF, 85KB]
Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Charges [PDF, 78KB]