Apprentice Vehicle Registration Rebate
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What is the Vehicle registration rebate for apprentices?
A rebate of $100 to assist you with the cost of registering your motor vehicle in your first and second year of an apprenticeship.
Who is eligible?
Registered apprentices in NSW in their first or second year. Trainees are not eligible.
What you should know
Your vehicle must be:
- registered in NSW
- registered only in your name (i.e. the name of the apprentice) or jointly with another person
- registered for general private or general business use
- have been registered in your name or jointly with another person at the time the registration fee and motor vehicle tax were last paid.
Only one rebate is available per year.
Transfer of registration
If you did not renew the registration when you transferred the vehicle to your name you cannot claim the rebate. However you can claim the rebate when you pay your registration next time.
Time limit
You must be eligible for the rebate at the time you make your claim. That is, if you are a second year apprentice, you must make the claim before you complete the second year of your apprenticeship.
How to apply
- Pay your registration or registration renewal to the RTA in the normal way.
- Download and complete the online RTA Apprentice Registration Rebate Form.
- Mail the form to the address shown on the form
Payment
The RTA usually pays the rebate by electronic funds transfer directly into your nominated account.
You should receive a confirmation letter.
Read the directions on the RTA website for more information, or contact them directly (Ph 13 22 13) if there is any problem with payment.
Problems?
If the RTA rejects your claim you will receive a letter to explain the reasons.
If the reason for rejection is about your apprenticeship you should contact State Training Services on 13 28 11 to get advice.
Travel and accommodation allowance
Note, you may also be eligible for the VTAS (travel and accommodation) allowance to assist you with travel costs.
