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Want to search car rego in VIC? Too easy—use the VicRoads Registration Check with the plate number (or VIN) to see registration status, expiry date, and make/model, free.

It takes about 30 seconds, which is less time than arguing about who lost the rego sticker (spoiler: everyone). If you’re buying, back it up with a PPSR check (about AUD $2) for finance owing, write-off, and stolen status.

Match the VIN on the car to the report, and make sure the name on the sale paperwork matches the owner—trust, but verify. For anything odd—like expired, suspended, or interstate—call the seller’s bluff before you call your bank.