CHMC works directly with Transport for NSW on all matters related to the operation and registration of historic vehicles. Council also monitors national transport legislation, regulations and trends, and responds to them on behal of its Clubs, their members and their vehicles. The CHMC is actively involved with TFNSW on historic vehicle policy, registration, standards and compliance matters.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS IN NSW

  • Unconditional (FULL) Registration
  • 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
    • Conditional HISTORIC Vehicle Scheme (HVS) Registration for original or restored vehicles 30 years and older. The vehicle must be endorsed for HVS by a TFNSW accepted historic vehicle club. All CHMC clubs are approved by TFNSW
    • Conditional CLASSIC Vehicle Scheme (CVS) Registration for significantly modified or customised vehicles 30 years and older, and all vehicles that require Certification as defined in NSW VSI 6. the vehicle must be endorsed for CVS by a TFNSW approved club and authorised by a TFNSW Approved Organisation. CHMC is an Approved Organisation 
    • Conditional 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 criteria.

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

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 plates – blue 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