Motor vehicle registration (initial)

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.

Motor vehicle registration (renewal)
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: $612.30

Transfer fee and motor vehicle duty (for buying or selling a vehicle)
The transfer fee is $32.10. 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) to check finance and other vehicle details on a vehicle before purchase
A Vehicle Information Package (VIP) costs $24.00. You can buy a VIP online or call us on 13 11 71.

Number plate fees
Number plate fees start at $30.00 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.