Q. My vehicle registration is about to expire. How can I renew the registration of my car?
A. Details of how to renew your vehicle registration are listed on your renewal notice. If you have not received your renewal notice, it maybe due to not informing us of your new address. Change your address. For options on how to pay your registration, see Pay my registration.

Q. Is there a grace period on my vehicle registration once it expires?
A. No, there is no grace period. Your vehicle registration expires at midnight of the date shown on the registration label. After the registration expires, the vehicle must not be driven until the registration is renewed. Driving an unregistered vehicle incurs heavy penalties.

Q. I want to sell my car. What do I need to do?
A. You can sell your car in two different ways. With a Roadworthy Certificate or by cancelling the registration and removing the number plates. See Buying and Selling.

Q. I'm interested in buying number plates. What type of plates can I get?
A. 'Show the Real You' with a fun and unique Custom Plate. There are 17 types of plates to choose from, which means you're sure to find the plate that suits you. Visit vplates.com.au  for full product information, to check availability of your desired combination and to order your plate. Alternatively, you can contact VicRoads on 1300 660 417 or visit your local VicRoads Customer Service Centre.

Q. I just bought a car from the auctions. It's unregistered. How can I get it back home?
A. You can purchase an Unregistered Vehicle Permit from the auction house or from VicRoads by calling 13 11 71 which will allow you to drive the vehicle home once you have purchased it. See Unregistered Vehicle Permit.

Q. I have moved to Victoria from interstate and I want to transfer the registration of my car to Victorian. What do I need to do?
A. It is an offence if you are a permanent resident of Victoria and you do not transfer the vehicle registration to Victorian.You must change the registration of your vehicle to Victorian immediately once you are a permanent resident of Victoria. See Interstate vehicle registration.

Q. I had the windscreen replaced on my car. I need a new registration label. How can I get another one?
A. You can order a replacement label online or by calling VicRoads on 13 11 71 or by attending a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. See Request a replacement label and certificate.

Q. I now receive the aged pension and have bought a car registered in my name. How can I apply for a concession on my vehicle registration?
A. You can apply for a concession on your vehicle registration by lodging a Registration Concession form [PDF, 21.2KB]  available online, by calling VicRoads on 13 11 71 or by attending a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. See Concessions and discounts.

Q. I just bought a second hand car and the registration has been cancelled. How do I go about re registering the car in my name?
A. You will need to make an appointment at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre where you will need to present the car for inspection as well as provide the appropriate evidence of identity and ownership documents as well as pay the relevant fees. See Light vehicle registration. 

Q. My father recently passed away and his registered vehicle is included in the will which states it is to be transferred to me. What do I need to do?
A. The requirements for transferring a vehicle from a deceased estate vary depending on who the vehicle is being transferred to and whether a will is present. See Deceased Estate. 

Q. I want to buy a second hand car privately. I want to make sure the car isn't stolen or there is any finance owing on it. What type of check can I do before I buy the car?
A. The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is the national register to find out if a vehicle is encumbered, written-off, stolen or registered in any state or territory of Australia. You can find out more by visiting the PPSR website.

Q : Does VicRoads have an arrangement with Australia Post for an installment card for registration payments ?
A. No. VicRoads does not have any arrangement with Australia Post to offer installments as a method of payment for vehicle registration.

However, there is special consideration by the Government to provide a six-month registration period for those in our community who need it most. Eligible concession cardholders are offered this option and receive up to 50 per cent reduction in vehicle registration fees and compulsory third party insurance premium, charged by the Transport Accident Commission.