Our services are back online

Thanks for your patience while we completed system upgrades.

Most of our online services are now available, and you can complete your transactions as usual. Everything you can do online

This website offers an automated service to translate our content into various languages. These translations should be used as a guide only. Some pages need to remain in English to ensure accuracy. For translated licensing and interpreter information, visit our Languages page. 

Register a motorcycle

How to register your motorbike based on the registration type that applies to you.

Steps to follow

  1. 1

    Step 1: Check the requirements for your motorcycle type

    To register your motorcycle, you'll need to meet these requirements

You can register a motorcycle in the name of an individual or a corporate entity.

To register your motorcycle, you must:

Recreational registration allows you to ride a motorcycle on country roads with light traffic, without having full registration.

To register your motorcycle as recreational, you must:

Primary producers can conditionally register non-Australian Design Rules (ADR) compliant motorcycles for use on Victorian roads between farm properties for primary production activities.

Agricultural motorcycle (farm bike) registration allows you to ride on parts of the Victorian road network. This must be within a 25-kilometre radius of a farm property without having full registration.

To register your motorcycle as recreational, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • have evidence of identity
  • only have a two (2) wheeled motorcycle that does not meet the ADR for general road use*
  • meet the minimum construction requirements. Review our agricultural motorbike (farm bike) information sheet to check your motorcycle meets these requirements. 

*ADR compliant motorcycles are not eligible for farm bike registration.

Both recreational and farm motorcycles must meet these minimum requirements:

  • be a two (2) wheeled motorcycle 
  • a rear vision mirror fitted to the right-hand side
  • brakes fitted to both wheels, capable of working independently if one brake fails
  • one head lamp
  • one rear red tail lamp
  • one rear red brake lamp
  • one rear white number plate lamp
  • a silencing device which restricts the noise level to 94 dBA or less
  • an appropriate horn or warning device wired into the motorcycle's electrical system
  • a chain guard that protects the rider from the front chain sprocket.

It’s important to remember: 

  • All lighting used must be of a type intended for use on motorcycles.
  • A 'total loss’ system* power source for the lighting is not acceptable.
  • If a battery is fitted to the motorcycle, an integrated charging system, such as an alternator, is required.
  • Magneto driven lights are acceptable if a battery is not fitted.

*A 'total loss' system is one where continuous power to the lights is not possible. For example, lights powered by batteries are not continuously rechargeable and so can run down. 

  1. 2

    Step 2: Prepare for your appointment

    Organise all the documents you need before you make an appointment.

You’ll need to bring: 

  • the motorcycle (if an inspection is required)
  • If you are transporting your vehicle for inspection by a trailer or utility truck, you’ll need to unload your vehicle for inspection purposes. Make sure you’re able to do this on inspection day.
  • a completed vehicle registration form (PDF)
  •  evidence of identity
  • a current and original roadworthy certificate (not required for farm and recreational motorcycles or brand new vehicles)
  • evidence of the Victorian garaged address, if it differs from the address on your evidence of identity. You will need to provide one of the following as evidence:
    • a Victorian residential or business address (if the postal address differs from the residential or business address, evidence of that must also be provided)
    • an interstate or overseas residential or business address, plus secondary evidence of identity that provides evidence linking the vehicle operator to the Victorian garaged address (such as a rates notice)
    • an RMB (roadside mailbox) or RSD (roadside delivery) (if the residence or business cannot be identified by a street/road name or other means).
    • a Primary producer concession application if registering a farm motorcycle.

Is someone attending on your behalf or for a company?

If someone else is attending the appointment on your behalf, you’ll need to give them a signed, original authority to act as an agent form (PDF).

Registering an imported, modified or written-off motorcycle?

You'll need additional documents to register if your motorcycle is imported, has been modified or written off.

For more information see:

  1. 3

    Step 3: Book your appointment

    To book your appointment with us, you'll need:

    • the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or chassis number
    • engine number of your vehicle
    • the make, model and registration number of your vehicle (if previously registered)
    • your current licence number or VicRoads customer number.

    You’ll need to pay an appointment and inspection fee when you book. Concessions are not available.

    How to book

    Booking your appointment online is the easiest and fastest way to get your appointment. 

    Online appointments can only be booked in a personal name. If you want to register the motorcycle in a company name, make sure all paperwork reflects the company as the applicant. You’ll also need to provide a signed, original Authority to act as an agent form (PDF).

    If you can't book your appointment online, you can:

    Note: if your motorcycle was last registered in WA, SA, Tas or ACT, you'll need to call us or visit us. You won't be able to book online. 

  2. 4

    Step 4: Attend your appointment

    Make sure that you have all your relevant documentation and bring your motorbike with you (in most cases, we will need to inspect it).

    Also bring tools and screws, so you can put your number plates on before you leave VicRoads.

    You might need to pay some fees depending on your vehicle. Fees may include:

    You don't have to pay motor vehicle duty if you've got evidence your motorbike was last registered in your name in Australia.

    Keep in mind, if you’re late you may be rescheduled to the next available timeslot and may need to pay an additional fee.

What if I need to change my booking?

Go to check your booking to manage your booking, registration and other online services.

Changing or cancelling your appointment with more than 24 hours’ notice means you’ll: 

  • pay another appointment fee when changing the appointment to a new time 
  • get a refund of the inspection fee, if applicable. 

 If you change or cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, you won’t get any fees back and won’t be eligible for a refund.