service nsw ppsr

Short answer: Service NSW doesn’t run the PPSR; the national PPSR is managed by the Australian Government (AFSA). Service NSW will point you there, while their own rego check is free but won’t show finance owing. To buy a PPSR search (about $2), use the vehicle’s VIN and you’ll see encumbrance, write-off, and stolen status. Do both checks before buying anything with wheels—your wallet will thank you, your stress levels won’t miss the drama. If you’re shopping on Tradingpost, grab the VIN from the seller and run the PPSR before you get the keys. Bureaucracy, but the useful kind.