What the free ACT check shows
- The vehicle's registration status
- Registration details tied to the numberplate
What you'll need
- The vehicle's numberplate (plate number)
You'll also be asked to acknowledge the Access Canberra privacy policy before searching.
Steps
- Open the official ACT rego check using the button below.
- Enter the vehicle's plate number.
- Confirm you've read the privacy policy and submit.
- Review the registration details shown.
Run the check on the official portal:
Check on rego.act.gov.au — official ACT portal(opens the official government site)
Buying a used car in the ACT? The free registration check doesn't show finance owing, write-off history, or stolen status. Before you buy, do the official $2 PPSR vehicle search at ppsr.gov.au — it records security interests Australia-wide, regardless of which territory the car is registered in.
ACT rego check FAQs
Is the ACT rego check free?
Yes. Checking a vehicle's registration status through the official ACT portal is free.
Can I check a car with NSW or VIC plates?
The ACT check is for ACT-registered vehicles. For interstate plates, use that state's portal — Service NSW for NSW plates or VicRoads for Victorian plates.
Will it show me the owner's name?
No. The ACT does not disclose the registered owner's identity through the public check. (In fact, the check page asks you to acknowledge its privacy policy first — that's how seriously they take it.)