Car registration

Renewing your car registration is one of those jobs that always seems to pop up at the wrong time. Whether it's an unexpected bill or just something you forget to do, staying on top of vehicle registration can be a hassle. But with a novated lease from Easi, it’s one less thing you have to worry about.

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Car Registration in a Novated Lease

When you take out an ICE or EV with Easi, your car registration is built into your overall lease budget. While you pay your registration directly to your state or territory transport authority, the cost itself is planned for as part of your novated lease, so it’s not an unexpected expense.

When your registration is coming up for renewal, Easi will send you a reminder so you know it’s due. You simply head to your state or territory transport authority website, pay your rego and download the receipt. From there, you submit a reimbursement claim through the Easi member portal, and we reimburse you using the funds available in your lease account.

Whether you’re leasing a new or used car, registration is accounted for from day one through to the end of your lease. You stay in control of the payment itself, with Easi supporting the process through reminders, budgeting and reimbursements. Reviewing your budget from time to time helps ensure your contributions stay aligned with your actual costs, so reimbursements are processed smoothly.

If you have questions about your vehicle registration, whether it’s timing, claiming reimbursements or what happens if you move states, Easi can help point you in the right direction.

The benefits of including vehicle registration in your novated lease

Including registration in your lease is about keeping costs predictable and avoiding surprises along the way.

• No large rego bills to plan around, with costs allowed for in your lease budget
• Clear reminders so you know when registration is due
• Registration bundled alongside insurance, servicing and other running costs
• Regular contributions that make annual expenses easier to manage
• Registration covered within your pre-tax novated lease structure

A novated lease with Easi is designed to make car ownership easier to manage day to day. By building registration into your lease budget and reimbursing you when it’s paid, you stay road legal with less admin and better control over your cash flow.

What is Car Registration?

Car registration is a legal requirement for any vehicle driven on public roads in Australia. It links your car to a unique registration number and vehicle identification number (VIN), confirming the vehicle is recognised by your state or territory's transport authority with a registered operator.

Registration also ensures the car is covered by compulsory third-party insurance and meets road safety standards.

Your vehicle’s registration status must remain current at all times. If you're found driving an unregistered vehicle, even unintentionally, you could face significant fines and risk having your insurance voided. The expiry date for your rego varies by state but is typically due every six or twelve months.

The cost of vehicle registration depends on several factors, including your vehicle type, engine size, fuel type, and location. Some states also require a safety check or roadworthy certificate for certain vehicles before renewal. When you register a vehicle, you’re also issued a set of number plates to legally display while driving.

Keeping track of your registration paperwork, due dates, and renewal process can quickly become an unwelcome chore. That’s where novated leasing offers a better solution — by having Easi manage your car registration, you can stay road legal without the last-minute stress.

Car Registration by State

Different states in Australia have different regulations regarding car registration, including what fees apply, whether the car is from a business or a private seller, and more. Find out more about your state’s car registration requirements below:

• Western Australia Department of Transport
• South Australia Driving and Transport
• Northern Territory Driving and Transport
• Queensland Department of Transport
• New South Wales Driving, Boating and Transport
• Australian Capital Territory Transport and Traffic
• Victoria VicRoads
• Tasmania Transport Services