Natural Disaster Duty Relief NSW

Revenue NSW will refund any motor vehicle duty paid on replacing a vehicle that was written off in a declared natural disaster.
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What do you get?

Motor vehicle duty refund.

Who is this for?

Individuals in New South Wales whose vehicle has been written off during a declared natural disaster.

Overview

If your motor vehicle was written off in a declared natural disaster the NSW government may be able to refund any motor vehicle duty you pay on a replacement vehicle.

Further assistance may also be available, including:

  • more time to lodge any documents or returns
  • deferment of fine repayments
  • extending payment deadlines
  • waiving interest charges
  • payment of debts by instalments.

Check if you can apply

You may be eligible for a motor vehicle duty refund if:

  • you had comprehensive insurance for your written off vehicle
  • your insurance does not cover the duty for a replacement vehicle
  • you paid the duty on your replacement vehicle in NSW.

The amount you’ll receive will be the duty payable on the lower of:

  • the cost of the replacement vehicle or
  • the value of the insurance payout for your written off vehicle.

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Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.

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