The registered operator (or an agent authorised in writing by the registered operator) may claim a refund of the unused portion of the registration and TAC charge. To claim a refund you must:
Note: Refunds are calculated on a pro-rata basis. A processing fee of $15.00 is deducted from the pro-rata registration fee in accordance with the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2009. An administration fee of 10% of the applicable pro-rata refund is deducted from the TAC premium, in accordance with the Transport Accident Act 1986.
The refund is calculated on a pro-rata basis and an administration fee of 10% is deducted from the calculated amount of the total refund in accordance with the Transport Accident Act 1986 and the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2009.
If your current plates have been lost or stolen you will need to provide a report from the police.
If the registered operator wishes to keep the number plates, VicRoads will assign the number plates to that person (self retention) on the condition that the plates are kept in that person's possession and are not placed on any other vehicle without advising VicRoads.
Refund cheques are mailed to the address recorded on the VicRoads database and may take four to six weeks to receive.
Please note: if your vehicle has been involved in an accident and is deemed written off, your insurance company may claim this refund on your behalf and include it in your insurance pay out.
Refunds are not available for club permits or rally permits.
You will need to bring your current Victorian driver licence/permit. If you cannot provide this you will need to bring original evidence of identity documents.