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 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 accepted 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 
  • BOTH Conditional HVS & CVS Schemes offer the 60 Day Log Book option
  • The table bottom of this page compares the registration options

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 ("like for like").
• Permissable features include turn indicators, period accessories and period options.
• Left Hand Drive Historic vehicles converted from left to right-hand drive before 1999 can be conditionally registered, if they meet the requirements of the Historic Vehicle Scheme.
• LPG conversions are acceptable providing approved by the club and the relevant LPG certification is maintained.
• Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved historic vehicle club.
• Cost – approx. less than $50 p.a. includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
• Annual renewal Inspections - some clubs have their own vehicle scrutineers for HVS and do not require an AIS (pink slip) report. Other clubs require a current safety check inspection AIS (pink Slip) report.
• New registration and renewals 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 general use per year if the vehicle has a Historic Vehicle Log Book. Each day’s use must be recorded in a Log Book. Further details on the Log Book option

For more information on the HVS contact your local CHMC club                           or CHMC's Vehicle Registration Officer

Classic Vehicle Scheme (CVS) for modified, replica and ICV vehicles 30 years and older

ALL CHMC Clubs can offer CVS through the CHMC as an TFNSW Approved Organisation (AO).

Eligible vehicles - only vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes GVM and not a trailer or plant vehicle, and complying with the relevant NSW Vehicle Standards.
• As a CVS Scheme Approved Organisation, CHMC will consider authorising the CVS registration of modified vehicles which generally look and perform a little differently to authentic vehicles of the same make and model. Details for CVS registration - CHMC CVS Registration Application, Guidelines & Forms.
• Registered operator must be a member of a TFNSW Approved club that is affiliated with the CHMC
• Cost – approx. less than $50 p.a. includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance NOTE: CHMC does not charge to process CVS Registration Applications.
• Annual renewal Inspections - a current safety check inspection AIS report. Vehicles cannot be certified by club scrutineers.
• New registration and renewals must be completed 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 if the vehicle has a CVS Log Book Further details on the Log Book option


For more information on the CVS contact your local CHMC club                      or CHMC'S Vehicle Registration Officer

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