Further details are provided by the Australian Confederation of Motor Clubs (ACMC):

CVS Registration Process

ELIGIBILITY

• your vehicle must be 30 years of age or older, counted from the year of manufacture,
• your vehicle must be 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass or under,
• your vehicle must comply with the applicable NSW vehicle standards,
• you must be a current, financial member of a club affiliated with the ACMC,
• your vehicle can be a replica or an Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV) that is 30 years of age or older (based on the build completion date),
• The vehicle to be registered must be garaged in NSW,
• You must be a resident of NSW.

Classic vehicles are 30 years of age or older that have certain modifications not permitted under the Historic vehicle scheme (HVS). Vehicles which are eligible to be registered under the HVS can also be registered under the CVS. These modifications may be owner certified or significantly modified. If significantly modified, they must have a valid compliance certificate issued by a licensed certifier.

The ACMC processes registrations for these affiliated groups and their members

• 4WD NSW & ACT Inc. (4WDNSWACT)
• Australian Low Volume & Individually Constructed Vehicle Association (ALVICVA)
• Australian Street Rod Federation Inc. (ASRF)
• Council of ACT Motor Clubs Inc. (CACTMC)
• Australian National Street Machine Association Inc. (ANSMA)
• Drag-Ens Hot Rod Club (DRAGENS)
• Motorcycle Council of NSW (MCCofNSW)

APPLICATION - Allow two weeks turnaround of your paperwork.

1. Complete Application for Conditional Registration (TfNSW form 1246).

2. Complete Classic Vehicle Declaration (TfNSW form 1835). Make sure you use the full, correct Club Name on the Classic Vehicle Declaration form in section 1 titled “Club membership details (Primary Club name first)” DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION 3.

3. Obtain a Blue slip for the vehicle. Blue slips only last 42 days. The blue slip provider must fill in and sign page three of your “Application for Conditional Registration form" in the section titled “Vehicle Identified by”.

4. Obtain your “Primary club” stamp in the box (bottom right of the Classic Vehicle Declaration)

5. If the vehicle is subject to engineered modifications get a copy of the VSCCS Certificate.

What you need to send the ACMC:

• The ORIGINAL Classic Vehicle Declaration Form (1835) completed and stamped by your club,
• A clear copy of your blue slip, (please remove the brake test before you make the copy),
• A clear copy of your engineer’s certificate (if applicable),
• Your contact phone number,
• Your contact email address,
• A printout or email of your payment receipt or a cheque, a money order, or cash,
• An express post envelope if you need it returned quickly (optional).

NOTE: TfNSW will not accept emailed documents, so they need to be posted to the ACMC for endorsement.

Processing is done at Seven Hills. The ACMC is the Approved Organisation. Maggie and Rachael are the responsible persons to complete Section 3 for you. They will be available on the phone for enquiries or in person to process your paperwork.

Contact:

PO BOX 328, Seven Hills NSW 1730

19/195 Prospect Hwy Seven Hills (appointment only)

Email: cvs@acmc.asn.au

Mobile: 0429 311 754 (Maggie)

Payment:

Bank: Commonwealth Bank

Account Name: ACMC CVS

BSB: 062 452

Account Number: 1042 9978

The processing fee is $30, which includes return postage with tracking.

For bank deposit please identify the payment in the reference field with a surname, initials and club or association name/number.

E.g., Jones JR Moonshine

E.g., Jones JR ANSMA 1256

DO NOT use your vehicle to identify your payment, it is not unique and could be applied to the incorrect documents. This causes confusion and delays.

We accept: Cheque, Money Order, Cash or Direct Credit. We prefer: Direct Credit or Cash.

Banks charge a fee to cash cheques and money orders so we would prefer you to use direct credit or cash if possible.

Service NSW

The following must be presented to a Service NSW Service Centre to establish the Conditional Registration:

• Classic Vehicle Declaration approved and signed by the Responsible Person not older than 42 days,
• Current blue slip not older than 42 days,
• Compliance certificate (if required). (VSCCS or Old ECS),
• Vehicle import approval (if the vehicle is imported),
• Application for conditional registration completed by the applicant,
• Proof of registration entitlement (e.g., receipt of purchase),
• Proof of identity (e.g., NSW driver licence),
• The appropriate fee.

Once issued, your new plates must have “Conditional Registration” on them. Please email the new plate number to cvs@acmc.asn.au with your full name, club name and vehicle details.

RENEWAL - Allow two weeks turnaround of your paperwork.

1. Complete Classic Vehicle Declaration (TfNSW form 1835). Make sure you use the full, correct Club Name on the Classic Vehicle Declaration form in section 1 titled “Club membership details (Primary Club name first)” DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION 3.

2. Obtain a Pink slip for the vehicle.

3. Obtain your “Primary club” stamp in the box (bottom right of the Classic Vehicle Declaration).

4. If the vehicle is subject to engineered modifications get a copy of the VSCCS Certificate.

What you need to send the ACMC:

• The ORIGINAL Classic Vehicle Declaration Form (1835) completed and stamped by your club,
• A clear copy of your pink slip, (please remove the brake test before you make the copy),
• A clear copy of your registration papers,
• A clear copy of your engineer’s certificate (if applicable),
• Your contact phone number,
• Your contact email address,
• A printout or email of your payment receipt or a cheque, a money order, or cash,
• An express post envelope if you need it returned quickly (optional).

Service NSW

The following must be presented to a Service NSW Service Centre to renew Conditional Registration:

• Classic Vehicle Declaration approved and signed by the Responsible Person not older than 42 days,
• Current pink slip,
• Registration papers,
• The appropriate fee.

NOTE: TfNSW will not accept online payments for CVS, it must be done at the Service Centre.

ACMC MT 03.01.21