If you're an eligible Victorian trade apprentice, don't forget to apply for the discount when your Rego renewal turns up this year…maximum saving is $385.70…that's a weeks wages if you're a first year apprentice!
About the discount
If you’re eligible for the trade apprentice discount you can get 50% off your 12-month car registration and Transport Accident Charge renewal fee.
Am I eligible?
You’re eligible for this discount (or a refund of the discounted amount) if you meet the following criteria:
- you’re an apprentice registered with the Victorian Registrations Qualification Authority (VRQA) in an approved course (External link)
- you’re using your own car, ute or van (up to 4.5 tonne GVM) for approved work purposes (we’ll need to verify this with your employer)
- you hold a current Victorian driver licence
- your registration renewal is due on or after 1 January 2016 – if your renewal is due earlier than this date, you’ll need to wait for your next renewal to get this discount.
Please note, this discount is not applicable for:
- 6 month registration renewals
- applicants with expired, cancelled or suspended licences
- more than one car per applicant
- cars registered in someone else’s name
- cars with any other concessions (except for hybrid and electric passenger vehicle concessions) - you can apply to have your concession removed by calling 13 11 71.
How to apply
Gather your information
- To apply online you’ll need to provide your:
- First name, last name, date of birth, email and phone number
- VRQA registration number (you can usually find this on letters from the VRQA or you can call your Apprenticeship Support Network Provider)
- registration number of your car that you use for work
- driver licence number.
2.. Complete an online application
If you've received a registration renewal in the post, you can apply for a discount online.
Once your application has been processed, we’ll send you an email to let you know the outcome. If your application is approved, you can pay the discounted amount online straight away, or you can wait until you receive your updated registration renewal via post.
If you‘re registering a new car (or re-registering an unregistered car in your name) on or after 1 January 2016, you’ll need to pay your full registration fee and apply for a refund of the discounted amount.
I don't live in Victoria so it doest effect me, but this a rare post that actually will save people money on things they actually need.
Great job, OP!