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How to renew Green Slip insurance in NSW

20 March, 2025
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Need to renew your Green Slip insurance? We break down the steps and key things to keep in mind.

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In NSW, registration and Green Slip renewal go together like peanut butter and jam, minus the sugar rush. This is because you need a Green Slip in order to maintain your vehicle’s registration. If you don’t, you could end up with a hefty fine (yikes!). So, it’s best to plan ahead and get all your ducks lined up to make the process as smooth as possible. Oh, and just remember, Green Slip is also called CTP insurance, so don’t let that throw you off. OK, now we’re ready to get started!

1. Prepare for renewal

To renew your Green Slip, you’ll need to have the following information on hand: 

  • details about the vehicle, including its registration plate number, VIN number and chassis number
  • driver licence number and Service NSW-issued photo card number
  • driver details, like age and any demerit points.

2. Find an insurer and get a quote

There are 6 licensed insurers that can provide CTP insurance in NSW. You can compare options by  visiting different insurance websites, chatting to friends and family, and taking a look at SIRA reports on customer claims experiences and feedback. Then you can request a quote, weigh up your options, and decide who to insure with.

3. Pay for your Green Slip

Once your research is done, it’s time to commit. Whether you jump to a new insurer or renew with your existing insurer, the process is pretty simple. You pay for the Green Slip, and your information gets sent electronically to TfNSW within an hour or so.

4. Arrange a safety inspection (Pink Slip) if needed

Light vehicles more than 5 years old need a safety check in order for registration to be renewed. This can be done at any Authorised Inspection Scheme (AIS) station. To find an AIS station near you, head over to the safety checks and vehicle inspections page on the NSW Government’s website where you can run a search using your postcode. 

If you’re not sure if this applies to you, never fear. It will say so on your renewal notice (yay!)

5. Renew your registration at Services NSW 

Once you’ve got your Green Slip sorted and your vehicle inspected (if it was needed), you’re ready to pay for your vehicle registration. This can be done online, in person, over the phone or by post.

Hey presto, that’s all there is to it!

Renewing your Green Slip insurance is really that easy. Once you’ve covered these bases, you’re good to drive around until you receive your next renewal notice.

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All content on the NRMA Insurance Blog is intended to be general in nature and does not constitute and is not intended to be professional advice.

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