QLD rego check

Registration checks (rego checks for short) are available for registered cars in every Australian state. A rego check contains details about the registration history of a vehicle, so that you know what you're buying.

What information does a QLD rego check provide?

When you get a rego check for a vehicle registered in Queensland, you'll be issued with the following information:

  • Registration status and expiry;
  • Make, model and body shape of the vehicle;
  • Purpose of use (private or commercial); and
  • Inspection due date.

Why is a QLD rego check so important?

Getting a registration check before making a second-hand car purchase in Queensland is absolutely essential for three reasons:

  1. It could help you avoid legal penalties: If the car you're buying isn't registered and you're caught behind the wheel by the Queensland police, you'll be breaking the law. You could be fined, have your vehicle impounded or even confiscated, depending on how many prior offences you've got on your driving record. Don't risk this happening - all it takes is a quick check to know the car you're buying is roadworthy. 
  2. It could save lives: There's often a reason that a vehicle isn't registered. For instance, there could be a mechanical problem with the car that makes it dangerous to drive. Driving an unregistered vehicle endangers not only your life, but those of your passengers and other road users.
  3. It'll ensure you're covered in the case of an accident: A QLD rego check will tell you whether the car you're being sold is covered by Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance. You'll need this if you get into an accident to cover your legal liability in the case that you cause injury or death.

How can I check my QLD rego?

The Queensland government makes it easy to get the details of a vehicle's registration history. There are two ways you can check:

What if I'd like more information about a vehicle?

The free rego check available via the Department of Transport and Main Roads' website or app gives you a few key details about a vehicle, but it won't tell you everything.

For example, what happens if several months down the track, you find out that the second-hand car you've purchased has finance owing on it? As the new owner, you'll be liable to repay any debts accrued by the former owner or it could be repossessed. This will come as a nasty surprise, but if you do some extra research before buying the car, you won't run into this problem!

Getting a REVSCheck report, Australia's most comprehensive car history report, is a great investment. It will provide you with a whole lot of additional information about a vehicle to give you that extra peace of mind you need before buying. For only $39.95, you'll get:

  • PPSR (formerly REVS) certificate;
  • Stolen check;
  • Written-off check;
  • Finance check;
  • Odometer check;
  • Price/odometer comparison;
  • Vehicle valuation;
  • VIN check;
  • Buyback insurance; and
  • First sale information.

This extra information will tell you if the car you're being sold is really worth the asking price. If there appear to be any issues with it, you can walk away and breathe a sigh of relief you've escaped a dicey deal.

All you need to do to get your REVSCheck report is enter in your rego details or VIN into our website's search box, and we'll send your report in seconds!

Need a VIC rego check or NSW rego check for vehicles in other states? We can also help with that for your instant peace of mind.