Introduced on 30 January 2012, the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national register for recording security interests (e.g. encumbrances or monies owing) in personal property including vehicles. The PPSR does not include real estate property, such as houses or land. PPSR will provide a national service to check if a vehicle is encumbered (monies owing), written-off, stolen or registered.
VicRoads has operated the Vehicle Security Register (VSR) electronic system since 1994. With the launch of the PPSR, the VSR closed and VicRoads no longer offers vehicle pre-purchase checks. VicRoads will provide the registration status of a vehicle and will confirm the registered operator details.
The following vehicle validation information will be available for search on PPSR:
- encumbrance (monies owing)
- vehicle details (such as make and model)
- registration status
- stolen status
- written off status
This information will be provided in a PPSR Search Certificate (fees apply).
You can find more information about PPSR by visiting the
Personal Property Securities website.
There are a number of
Fact Sheets available to help you set up an account on the PPSR and much more.
There are five
e-Learning module tutorials with transcripts to help you undertake key functions in the PPSR. These modules allow you to learn more about:
- Getting started
- Creating a registration
- Creating an account
- Searching the PPS Register
- Creating a secured party group (SPG)
Below are copies of letters sent from VicRoads outlining the changes to our services with the introduction of the PPSR.
Dealer Stakeholder letter [PDF, 48KB 3pp]
Financiers Stakeholder letter [PDF, 49KB 3pp]
The PPSR can be contacted by:
- calling 1300 007 777 (1300 00PPSR) Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm (Adelaide local time)
- emailing enquiries@ppsr.gov.au
- writing to:
Personal Property Securities Register
Attorney Generals' Department
3-5 National Circuit
BARTON, ACT 2600