Check a registration status
Part of the Registration topic
Check if a vehicle, trailer or boat is registered in Queensland.
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In short
You can use this service to check if a vehicle, trailer or boat is registered in Queensland.
See How to check a registration status for the full application process.
What you should know
You can use this service to check:
- registration status and expiry date
- the vehicle identification number (VIN)
- the serial identification number (SIN) for boats
- year of manufacture, make, model and body shape
- motorcycles approved for learners
- purpose of use (for example, private or commercial)
- inspection due date – for vehicles that require a certificate of inspection (COI). If a current COI is not recorded with us, certificate details will not be shown.
You cannot:
- access the name on the registration or other personal details recorded
- search by chassis number for vehicles
- search by hull identification number (HIN) or serial identification number (SIN) for boats.
Who can use this service
You can check a registration status if:
- the vehicle, trailer or boat is registered in Queensland
- you have the registration plate number or vehicle identification number (VIN).
Don't use this service if you:
- need additional information about the registration not available online or in the app
Instead, message us or call 13 23 80 for a registration in your name or see Release of information. - need details about a registration that has been cancelled or transferred out of Queensland
Instead, message us or call 13 23 80 for advice. - need to know if a vehicle has had damage that caused it to be listed as a write-off, has debt attached to it or has been stolen.
Instead, consider doing a $2 car search. See Personal Property Securities Register for more information.
How to check a registration status
Choose how to check a registration status and follow the steps.
Step 1: Gather registration details
Gather the relevant registration details. Either the:
- Queensland plate number of a vehicle, trailer or boat
- 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), for vehicles made after 1 January 1989.
Step 2: Search for the registration
Enter the registration details in the online service.
Start the online service
Step 3: View the results
If a record is found, you will be able to view details including the:
- registration number
- VIN for vehicles or SIN for boats
- description
- purpose of use
- status
- expiry date.
Step 1: Gather the registration details
Gather the relevant registration details. Either the:
- Queensland plate number of a vehicle, trailer or boat
- 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), for vehicles made after 1 January 1989.
Step 2: Download the free app
Download the free QLD Rego Check app from the App Store or Google Play.
- The minimum requirements for device and operating system version are listed on the app store pages.
- If you cannot install the app on your phone or tablet, you can use the online service instead.
Step 3: Check the registration status
Enter the registration details in the app.
If a record is found, you will be able to view details including the:
- registration number
- VIN for vehicles or SIN for boats
- description
- purpose of use
- status
- expiry date.
Step 4: Choose if you'd like to set a reminder
The app allows you to set a calendar reminder for the registration expiry date and the inspection due date, for vehicles that require a certificate of inspection (COI).
Step 1: Gather the registration details
Gather the relevant registration details. Either the:
- Queensland plate number of a vehicle, trailer or boat
- 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), for vehicles made after 1 January 1989.
Step 2: Message us
Live chat with us via Messaging via a Messaging pop-up window in your browser.
Operating hours: Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm (excluding public holidays).
Step 3: Receive the results
If a record is returned, you can find out details including the:
- registration number
- VIN for vehicles or SIN for boats
- description
- purpose of use
- status
- expiry date.
Step 1: Gather the registration details
Gather the relevant registration details. Either the:
- Queensland plate number of a vehicle, trailer or boat
- 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN), for vehicles made after 1 January 1989.
Step 2: Call us
Phone: 13 23 80
Operating hours: Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm (excluding public holidays).
Step 3: Receive results
If a record is returned, you can find out details including the:
- registration number
- VIN for vehicles or SIN for boats
- description
- purpose of use
- status
- expiry date.
How long it takes
Registration results are returned immediately online and in the app. It will take longer if you enquire by phone or message us.
How much it costs
There is no cost for this service.