A series of numbers and/or letters that is assigned to a vehicle by the relevant road traffic authority upon registration of a motor vehicle. Often shortened to Rego.
You cannot search the PPSR using a vehicle registration number as it can be changed. For more information on searching for a motor vehicle, see Do a used car search or vehicle search.
| Place | Capital City | Government Registration look-up site |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | Canberra | Access Canberra - Check Registration Details |
| New South Wales | Sydney | Service NSW - Check a vehicle registration |
| Northern Territory | Darwin | NT.gov.au - Check your vehicle registration |
| Queensland | Brisbane | Queensland Government - Check registration status |
| South Australia | Adelaide | SA.gov.au - Check that a vehicle is registered |
| Tasmania | Hobart | Tasmanian Government - Vehicle Registration Status Enquiry |
| Victoria | Melbourne | Vic Roads - Vehicle registration enquiry |
| Western Australia | Perth | Department of Transport - Vehicle licence check (online) |