Eligibility Criteria for Classic and Historic Vehicles
For Historic Cars to be eligible for the Historic and Conditional Vehicle Scheme (HVCS) administered by the NSW Government in Australia, vehicles must:
- Vehicle must be 30 years old from date of manufacture
- Must have same make, model, and body type as original model
- Must be in roadworthy condition
- Must pass annual safety inspection
- Must only be used for pleasure, not for commercial or hire use
- Must be registered in the owner's name
- Owner must be a member of a recognised Historic Vehicle Club
- Must have Historic Vehicle Club's endorsement displayed on vehicle
- Must be insured with an approved insurer
For Classic Cars to be eligible for the Historic and Conditional Vehicle Scheme (HVCS) administered by the NSW Government in Australia, vehicles must:
- Vehicle must be at least 15 years old from date of manufacture
- Must have same make, model, and body type as original model
- Must be in roadworthy condition
- Must pass annual safety inspection
- Must only be used for pleasure, not for commercial or hire use
- Must be registered in the owner's name
- Owner must be a member of a recognised Historic Vehicle Club
- Must have Historic Vehicle Club's endorsement displayed on vehicle
- Must be insured with an approved insurer
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Apply
Enroll and officially become a member of our club today. New members are greeted with open arms throughout the year. You have the option to become a part of our community with either a vintage or a timeless car. During the registration process, we'll gather all the necessary information about your vehicle to facilitate your online application seamlessly.
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Review
We'll carefully assess your vehicle and the provided information to verify its alignment with the classic or historic vehicle eligibility standards established by RMS NSW. If we need any extra details or if your vehicle falls short of the eligibility criteria, we will promptly get in touch with you
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Membership
Once your vehicle successfully satisfies all the eligibility criteria, we will grant approval for your membership application and furnish you with a club vehicle declaration, as mandated by NSW RMS. Additionally, you will receive a pre-filled NSW conditional vehicle registration form to simplify the process of registering your vehicle with RMS.
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Registration
Upon receiving your club declaration and the conditional vehicle registration form, you are ready to proceed with registering your vehicle through NSW RMS and embark on your driving adventures with your car.
