CHMC works directly with Transport for NSW on all matters related to the operation and registration of historic vehicles, and is actively involved with TFNSW on historic vehicle policy, registration, standards and compliance matters

VEHICLEREGISTRATION OPTIONS IN NSW

  1. Unconditional (FULL) Registration
  2. CONDITIONAL SCHEMES for those who only drive their historic or classic vehicles occasionally, i.e. "limited use" or 60 days per year and occasional Club Runs, as per Condition Code G094
    • HISTORIC Vehicle Scheme (HVS) Registration for original or authentically restored vehicles 30 years and older. All CHMC clubs are approved by TfNSW to process Historic Vehicle registrations 
    • CLASSIC Vehicle Scheme (CVS) Registration for modified or customised vehicles 30 years and older that require Certification as defined in NSW VSI 06. CVS vehicles must be endorsed for CVS by a TFNSW approved club and authorised by CHMC as a TfNSW Approved Organisation for procesing CVS registration applications.
    • Both HVS & CVS Schemes include the 60 Day Log Book from TFNSW

COMPARISON OF HISTORIC & CLASSIC VehicleRegistration

Unconditional NSW motor vehicle registration (Full Registration)

ALL CHMC Clubs accept fully registered vehicles that conform to the Club's eligibilty criteria.

There is no age limit on vehicles eligible for unconditional registration, vehicles 100 years or older may be fully registered in NSW.

If you have questions concerning unconditional (full) registration for vehicles over 30 years old contact your local CHMC historic vehicle club or the Council's Registration Liaison Officer can also offer assistance.

Cost – TFNSW registration and renewal fees apply, plus weight tax, and compulsory insurance costs.

Historic Vehicle Scheme (HVS) FOR original or restored vehicles 30 Years and older

ALL CHMC clubs are TFNSW Approved to offer HVS registration to their members.

  • Eligible vehicles - in as close to as practicable vehicle manufacturer’s  specifications, either original or restored/repaired i.e. "like for like"
  • Permissable accessories and options for HVS vehicles (TRFNSW List)
  • Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved vehicle club
  • Cost – annually about $50 including Compulsory Third Party Insurance
  • Annual renewal Inspections - some clubs have their own vehicle Scrutineers for HVS. Some clubs require a current safety check inspection AIS (pink Slip) report
  • Registrations must be completed in person at a SFNSW Centre
  • Number platesblue on white, 5 numbers ending in a letter
  • Vehicle usage is subject to mandatory TFNSW requirements - Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance, plus up to 60 days personal use per year with the Historic Vehicle Log Book. Each day’s use must be recorded in a Log Book. Further details on the Log Book

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE HVS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHMC CLUB                            OR email CHMC'S VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICER

Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS) for modified, replica and ICV vehicles 30 years and older

CHMC Clubs may offer CVS through CHMC as the Approved Organisation (AO)

  • Eligible vehicles - up to 3.5 tonnes GVM and complying with the relevant NSW Vehicle Standards. CHMC will consider modified vehicles which look and perform a little differently to authentic vehicles of the same make and model. 
  • Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved club 
  • Cost – annually about $50 including Compulsory Third Party Insurance 
  • Annual renewal Inspections - a current safety check inspection AIS report. Vehicles cannot be certified by club Scrutineers
  • Registrations must be completed in person at a SFNSW Centre
  • Number plates – green on white, 5 numbers ending in a letter
  • Vehicle usage is subject to mandatory TFNSW requirements - Use only in conjunction with an authorised club event or maintenance, plus up to 60 days  personal use per year with the CVS Log Book. Each day's use must be recorded in the Log Book.  Further details on the Log Book

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CVS CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHMC CLUB                      OR email CHMC'S VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICER