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Vehicle types that must be registered

Find out about the registration requirements for different vehicle types.

Register a vehicle, boat, caravan or trailer

  • Register your vehicle or motorcycle
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  • Heavy vehicles
  • Renew your registration
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Registration costs and how to pay

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Registration transfer

  • How to transfer a vehicle, trailer, caravan or boat registration in person
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Cancelling your vehicle or boat registration

Find out how to cancel your vehicle’s registration. 

Number plate replacement or changes

  • Replacing or changing a number plate
  • Transferring personalised and customised number plates

Personalised plates

Personalised plates can give your vehicle a unique look—there’s a wide variety of colours and styles to choose from.

Safety certificates

Roadworthy or safety certificates are needed when you sell a car in Queensland.

Release of information

Apply for the release of information or documents collected by the department relevant to your vehicle and/or ship registration information

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Changes to Compulsory Third Party insurance

Find out about the National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland, a lifetime care and support protection which started 1 July 2016.

How to make a complaint about offensive advertising on a vehicle

If you see a vehicle with language, slogans or images on it that you find offensive, you can make a complaint to the Advertising Standards Bureau.

Online services

We have a range of services that you can access online. You can:

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