How do I check if a car is licensed in WA?
Use the free official DoT rego check with the plate number — status and expiry show instantly. Our step-by-step guide covers it.
How much is rego in WA right now?
It's weight-based: $29.76 per 100 kg of tare for cars, plus flat and recording fees and MII ($520.50 Class 1A). The official example: a 1,650 kg car pays $512.52 in licence fees before MII. Exact figure: calculator.
Why does WA charge by weight instead of cylinders?
Each state picks its own method — WA and NSW price by weight (road wear), QLD by cylinders, Victoria flat. It means a heavy EV or big SUV pays more in WA than a light six-cylinder would.
Can I pay rego monthly in WA?
Yes — the 1-month direct debit option with a reduced $1.75 recording fee. Details: pay rego WA.
Is there a grace period for expired rego?
Driving: none — illegal from day one after expiry. Paying: you can reinstate by simply paying within 3 months; after that the vehicle needs inspection and a new licence. See rego expiry.
Does WA need a roadworthy to sell a car?
No routine safety certificate for private WA-to-WA sales — inspections apply to interstate/unlicensed vehicles, lapsed licences and defect notices. See transfer rego.
What insurance is included in rego?
Motor Injury Insurance through ICWA — injury cover only, never vehicle damage. Premiums and obligations: MII explained.
How much is the transfer fee?
$20.50, plus vehicle licence duty of 3% of value (capped at $12,000) on most light vehicles: transfer guide.
Is this site part of the WA Government?
No. Rego Check WA is an independent guide. All checks and payments happen on official government services, and every fee we publish is sourced from transport.wa.gov.au with the schedule date shown.