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Duty applies to some vehicle registrations and transfers.
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You may be eligible for an exemption when transferring the registration of a vehicle.
We’ve explained some of the common exemptions below, as well as the evidence you’ll need to prove you’re eligible.
| Exemption | Evidence you need |
|---|---|
| A caravan, meaning it’s a trailer that people can live in when travelling. |
A copy of the certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid.
Proof that the vehicle is a caravan, like an invoice or a photo of the caravan with the number plate visible. |
| A vehicle left to you in a will. |
A copy of the certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid. A copy of the will and probate. |
| A vehicle transferring to NSW registration from the Federal Interstate Registration Scheme (FIRS). |
A copy of the NSW certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid. A copy of the previous FIRS certificate of registration. |
| A vehicle purchased by an eligible war veteran. |
A copy of the certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid. A copy of the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Gold Card embossed with either TPI or EDA. If DVA Gold Card isn’t embossed with TPI or EDA, a letter from DVA showing the percentage of the general rate of pension (must be 70 per cent or more) or the number of impairment points (must be 50 or more). |
| A vehicle registered in your name in another state or territory, on which you’ve already paid duty. | The interstate certificate of registration. |
A vehicle specially constructed and used for:
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A copy of the certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid. An exemption declaration. Proof of construction conformed by a motor registry office. |
| A vehicle was awarded as part of a divorce settlement, or on the break-up of a de facto and domestic relationship. (You’ll also be exempt from a transfer fee.) |
A copy of the certificate of registration showing the amount of duty paid. A copy of the relevant court documents confirming your divorce and property settlement, or binding financial agreement. |
You may not need to pay duty when you’re simply changing the details on your registration, including where:
You do not need to pay duty if you’re transferring registration from a trading name to a person’s name, such as from R. Mizu Plumbing to R. Mizu.
You will need to pay duty when transferring to or from a company name, such as from R. Mizu to R. Mizu Pty Ltd.
You can apply for reduced duty if you’ve modified your vehicle so a person with a disability can drive or be transported in it.
You’ll be charged duty on the lower amount, either
Read more about disability vehicle concessions at the NSW Roads and Maritime Services website.
Some organisations may be exempt from paying motor vehicle duty. These include:
You must provide a letter of exemption from Revenue NSW and a completed Application for exemption from duty (motor vehicle and insurance-charitable organisations) (PDF, 244 KB) when registering the vehicle.
If you’ve already paid duty but are eligible for one of these exceptions, you can only apply for a refund at Service NSW within 3 months of paying the duty.
All requests made after the 3 month period must be made through Revenue NSW.