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[NSW] 50% off Licence Renewal Fees for Eligible Drivers @ NSW Government

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[NSW] 50% off Licence Renewal Fees for Eligible Drivers @ NSW Government
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virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:01 rms.nsw.gov.au (2970 clicks)
Last edited 02/02/2021 - 22:19 by 3 other users

I believe this scheme has existed for a long time but I couldn't find any active post about this. An old post is here. Hope this helps some OzBargainers. I personally admire this scheme - it would encourage people to drive safely and also make the safe drivers feel proud.

If you have a good driving record, you may be eligible for a 50% discount on your licence renewal fee (that's approx. $175 saving on 10-year car licence fee).

To qualify, at the time of renewal you must:

  • Have held the NSW licence continuously for 5 years. You must have less than 6 months total break, for example if your licence was expired, suspended, cancelled or refused for any reason, except on medical grounds.
  • Hold an unrestricted NSW licence of any class. Interstate and overseas licences, NSW learner and provisional P1 and P2 licences are not counted.
  • Renew your licence within 6 months of the expiry date. If you renew more than 6 months after expiry, you must pay the full renewal fee.
  • Have no relevant offences recorded on your NSW licence. This includes the 5-year period leading up to the date you renew your licence. Interstate and overseas driving records are not counted.

Note: 10 year licence only available for unrestricted licence of class C (car) and/or R (rider) aged 21 to 44 years.

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  • bpop99 on 02/02/2021 - 22:04

    Nice, did not know this. Thanks OP

  • The Magic Pudding on 02/02/2021 - 22:06
    +29

    Isn't it automatic?

    • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:07
      +9

      Yes, I believe it applies by default if you meet the criteria.

    • Muscles on 02/02/2021 - 22:07
      +35

      Yep but how do I buy 10

      • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:09
        +7

        For a 10-years licence, you need to go to a counter. You can't do it online as far as I know.

        • RichardL on 02/02/2021 - 22:18
          +3

          Can confirm that you have to go in-person to Service NSW to renew for 10 years licence (did mine last December).

          • SnoozeAndLose on 02/02/2021 - 22:47
            +1

            @RichardL: because you may require to do an eye test(which only valid for 10 years).

      • ATangk on 02/02/2021 - 22:21
        +6

        You can only do this between ages 21 and 44 I believe, or something around that. If you don't fit that criteria, then you'll be only given the 5 year option.

        • CVonC on 02/02/2021 - 22:49

          Correct. I think it may be 45 though but you may be right too.

          • kerfuffle on 02/02/2021 - 23:40
            +2

            @CVonC: Nope, 44 is the cut-off for eligibility.

        • GLO on 03/02/2021 - 16:05
          +2

          Males are discriminated against as my wife received the 50% discount for 10 years and I could only get 5 years.
          They cited that male eyesight degenerates faster than females.

          Strange cause i still dont need reading or driving glasses. Wife needs reading glasses

      • OmboKing on 03/02/2021 - 08:31
        +1

        Only eligible for a 10 year license if it is a standard C class licence, that is cars, utes, vans, some light trucks, etc.
        If you have a LR of higher licence like I do, you are not eligible for a 10 year license, only 5 year.

    • tallkid123 on 03/02/2021 - 00:11
      +1

      I got my licence renewed on sunday for 5 years. Discount was automatic.

      • koalalui on 20/05/2021 - 09:51

        was your renewal application done online or in-person to get the automatic discount? Thanks

    • factor on 03/02/2021 - 09:52

      It was automatic for me. What wasn't automatic was renewing my license 6 months early, thus locking in the discount even in case of a speed camera incident.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/02/2021 - 22:06

    I recall reading that this was for under 45’s a while back but can’t see anything on the site about it now.

    • Alan Fartridge on 02/02/2021 - 22:35
      +23

      The system doesn't allow the operator to make that decision. It's automatic.

      • OzBrogains on 02/02/2021 - 22:56
        +14

        Don’t let made up anecdotes get in the way.

        • beatsntoons on 03/02/2021 - 09:46
          -2

          not sure why you're getting downvoted. Same thing happened to me; the lady made it appear like she would offer it to me, not that it was the default option. She even asked if I wanted her to do it for me (not that!)

      • Baysew on 03/02/2021 - 10:46

        Possible picture of operator.

      • Keplaffintech on 03/02/2021 - 11:32
        +2

        Also, you can't get the discount from Ps to full license, you need to be renewing your full licence. So sounds like the story is fabricated.

        • Lamie on 03/02/2021 - 12:46

          Yes, that how i got it on the discount. When i passed my test.

        • Lamie on 03/02/2021 - 12:54

          I done it on 2017 from green p to full. $142 to be extact. Still have my bank statement state. Transaction.

          • kerfuffle on 03/02/2021 - 13:19

            @Lamie: $142 isn't a half price licence cost, even in 2017. The cost of a half price ten year full driver licence in NSW from July 1 2017 was $167.

            Furthermore, from the Service NSW website:

            If you've had a NSW full licence for at least 5 years with no demerit points or relevant offences, you may be eligible for an automatic 50% discount on your licence renewal.

            It also says P platers aren't eligible.

            • Lamie on 03/02/2021 - 13:37

              @kerfuffle: Cost me $45 for test and $142 for the 10yrs license.

            • Lamie on 03/02/2021 - 13:38

              @kerfuffle: I dont know why i get it but i got it for that price.

              • kerfuffle on 03/02/2021 - 13:44

                @Lamie: When does your licence expire?

                • Lamie on 03/02/2021 - 13:54

                  @kerfuffle: My green p expire 2017 so i seat for the test now my full will expire 2027

  • DealhunterMelbourne on 02/02/2021 - 22:10
    +25

    That's a far greater incentive to drive safely than demerit points and fines!

    • shreddo on 02/02/2021 - 22:51
      +13

      If you happen to get one speeding fine say 60 in a 50 zone in past 5 years and paid your fine and learnt your lesson then boom you get penalised again 5 years later when you go to renew your licence and pay double what you would have otherwise.

      • ozbargainsam on 03/02/2021 - 05:26
        +4

        Reminds me of those arcade rhythm games which give you an extra bonus for hitting all the targets. If you miss one target you might get 999,900 points, but hitting one more for perfection is 1,200,000 points.

        Yes, I guess it's unlucky if you're otherwise a safe driver and you have one ding that makes you ineligible, but those are the rules. What's the difference between that person and one who speeds all the time and only gets caught once in the system?

      • recycledrevenge on 03/02/2021 - 13:25

        Don't drive 60 in a 50 zone. Easy solution.

      • CammKelly on 03/02/2021 - 13:34

        Lost one point for driving without headlights on at sundown on a main street of a town with lighting. Only point I've lost all the way up to 30.

        Cop was an ass, and now I get the privilege of paying double :.

        • johnnytran on 04/02/2021 - 08:20

          Same thing happened with me. It wasn’t even dark yet but the cop was a douche. I think I ended up renewing for less anyway so by the time my license expires my record will be clean and I’ll be good for the 10

    • CJ31 on 03/02/2021 - 08:13
      +1

      $17.50 a year. That's what some people pay in tolls every day. I think the demerit points and $285+ fines and 3 points (just for 11kmn over) are a still a better incentive. Fear is a better deterrent.

      The kind of people that intentionally speed and commit other offences don't care about saving a few dollars in licence renewal. The kind of people that stick to the rules aren't doing it for money.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 02/02/2021 - 22:12
    +32

    Thanks for the reminder OP. I was going to drink and speed this weekend but 50% off is too good to pass up.

    • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:12

      More so if your renewal is due soon and you meet the eligibility criteria. Cheers.

  • Ozvalue on 02/02/2021 - 22:18
    +1

    Cheers for the reminder

  • avoidfullprice on 02/02/2021 - 22:21
    -1

    100% off speeding fine if you stay under the limit ;)

    Good discount regardless

  • GregFiona on 02/02/2021 - 22:21
    +5

    Make sure you go after the 5 years have elapsed, if you have started with a 5 year licence(like me) and tried to renew a few months before the expiry, you will have 2 options:
    pay the full price or renew after the licence expires :(

    • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:23
      +3

      Or renew for a year first and then do for 5 or 10 years next time once you have held it for 5+ years.

      • GregFiona on 02/02/2021 - 22:30
        +1

        I wish I knew it back then ;)

        • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:31
          +1

          Well, 1 year is probably the shortest period you can renew it for. You would already know this I reckon.

          • ozbaragan on 02/02/2021 - 22:39

            @virhlpool: If I renew on the day it expires or 1 day after it expires, do I still get the discount?

            • spaceflight on 02/02/2021 - 23:11
              +2

              @ozbaragan:

              Renew your licence within 6 months of the expiry date. If you renew more than 6 months after expiry, you must pay the full renewal fee.

            • double_J on 03/02/2021 - 07:58
              +1

              @ozbaragan: I was going to renew about few weeks before expiry date and was asked to pay full price for 10 years (mine was 5 years licence). When I asked about the discount, I was asked to return on the day of the expiry date and renewed without any issue. So, yes, can confirm you'll still get the discount.

              • ozbaragan on 03/02/2021 - 08:21

                @double_J: Thanks mate. Will do the same then. Renew on the exp day.

    • sigplay on 02/02/2021 - 22:31
      +1

      Yeah I actually had to let my licence expire a week just to get the full 5yrs period. It happened when we're under lockdown so it wasnt an inconvenience

      • kpm on 02/02/2021 - 23:35

        Doesn't this then exempt you from the discount?

        Renew your licence within 6 months of the expiry date. If you renew more than 6 months after expiry, you must pay the full renewal fee.

        • kerfuffle on 02/02/2021 - 23:42

          I think they meant that they were unlicensed for a week before renewing

          • kpm on 03/02/2021 - 09:46

            @kerfuffle: I think I've completely misinterpreted that condition - I thought you had to renew it within 6 months BEFORE the expiry date (i.e. when you were still licensed). Thanks.

            • sigplay on 03/02/2021 - 11:41
              +1

              @kpm: The way I read it, your licence should not have been expired by 6months by the team you renew. Makes sense as there are instances when you should not or cannot renew before expiry.

              In my case, I had an overseas licence before and we got a speeding ticket in a school zone about 6months before I got my NSW licence. That speeding ticket got recorded into my NSW licence when I got it so I had to wait until that ticket was more than 5yrs old in their system.

              Note that we actually called ServiceNSW as we didn't understand why I couldnt get the discount and they were the ones who advised that it is an option

              • kpm on 03/02/2021 - 16:26

                @sigplay: Yeah, that makes much more sense. Thanks for clarifying.

      • Emerald Owl on 02/02/2021 - 23:51

        How’d you get to servicensw :)

        • sigplay on 03/02/2021 - 11:42
          +1

          I reserve my right to self incrimination.

          But seriously, online :)

    • cashmeoutside on 02/02/2021 - 23:59

      Exactly the same thing happened to me, but i renewed for 10 years so wont be seeing any discount for a long time.

    • bigbadboogieman on 03/02/2021 - 00:26

      Thanks for the heads up.. did not know that. It's a silly / stupid / sneaky thing though.

    • tukanglistrik on 03/02/2021 - 03:28

      Same with me. I renewed on the first day AFTER it expired (took a bus to service NSW), and got the discount.

  • coast666 on 02/02/2021 - 22:22

    When I got my first full licence just around Christmas last year , the customer service told me about it. But I think it's very difficult - no record in 5 years so you can apply for it

    • avoidfullprice on 02/02/2021 - 22:42
      +9

      Because paying for a permit is not the same as covering the cost of a plastic card.

  • AF1979 on 02/02/2021 - 22:33
    +2

    Typical, Vicroads give us no reward or incentive for being a safe driver in Victoria that I am aware of. My licence renewal is due next year so need to start a campaign for Dan to match NSW offering.

    • virhlpool on 02/02/2021 - 22:33

      The match will come with the fee match (and rego fee match) as well though.. just kidding.

    • jeppetto367 on 02/02/2021 - 23:53
      +5

      Though we do have $495 one off fee for custom plates, NSW has a yearly fee which costs an insane $450+ per year!

    • vsquared on 03/02/2021 - 00:27
      +2

      Ask Officeworks to price match

    • roonie on 03/02/2021 - 09:46

      I believe trailer rego is cheaper in vic. Ie free for a domestic 6x4 and nominal otherwise. (Perhaps a NSWelshman can clarify)

    • Fishballs on 03/02/2021 - 09:58
      +2

      The incentive does exist, but it's only targeted at drivers coming off their P plates. If they have a clean record when moving to full license then they can get a free 3 year license.

  • Thrifty McGifty on 02/02/2021 - 22:39
    +10

    Or to put it another way, 100% markup on your licence if you get booked just once in a 5 year period.

    • some123 on 02/02/2021 - 23:18
      +1

      My mates racked up multiple fines within the previous 5 year period. Went to RMS to renew licence and the person was like congratulations you're a safe driver, 50% off for you. He's got like 6 points taken off his licence already. Funnily enough the only person I know that's been done by a fixed speed camera with 3 warning signs prior, anyway I digress.

      Drives 95 percent interstate and only came back cause obviously can't renew a NSW licence interstate. Obviously all his fines were interstate so his offences weren't unsafe.

      They've made it alot less lenient now. I heard that previously interstate offences were worth 0 points cause the systems didn't talk to each other so as long as your pockets were deep you practically had your licence in perpetuity. I don't think that happens anymore?

      • bigspike on 03/02/2021 - 08:36

        Interstate drivers to NSW do not get given double demerits on long weekends.

  • Brianqpr on 02/02/2021 - 22:39

    It's been around for quite a few years. Pretty sure it gets applied automatically if you have a clean 5 year record and tick the other boxes.

  • ausmechkeyboards on 02/02/2021 - 22:43

    My ten year license renewal was $81.00 last year… not sure how I got that but no complaints on my part

    • SnoozeAndLose on 02/02/2021 - 22:45
      +3

      Senior, pension? it should be around $170 mark even after 50% off

      • bchliu on 02/02/2021 - 23:01
        +1

        Seniors aren't eligible for a ten year licence. only those less than 44 years old can do so.

      • ausmechkeyboards on 02/02/2021 - 23:29

        Nope on both counts.

        https://imgur.com/a/VwbeKdq

        Like I said… no complaints on my part haha 🤷🏽‍♂️

        • salmon123 on 02/02/2021 - 23:59
          +3

          not sure how I got that

          Maybe just a poor memory? If you lose the card and get a new one issued, the licensed fee printed on the card is only the replacement fee.

          Similarly, if you add on a motorcycle license and they re-issue the card, it only prints the last fee you paid.

          Heck, it could even be some credit from another transactions hat brought the fee down.

    • dcash on 03/02/2021 - 08:57
      -3

      Probably not a 10 year license.

  • AnirudhD on 02/02/2021 - 22:46
    +2

    I hope VIC does it too.

  • scar4ace on 02/02/2021 - 22:49

    What if the driving offense was just over 5 years ago but the associated demerit points only clears ~2 years before renewal?

    I actually only got the 5 year license around 3.5-4 years ago so I could try and get the 10 year renewal at 50% off. Guy at counter was surprised when I told him why. I felt like I levelled up my ozbargain status then .

    Almost there…

    • CVonC on 02/02/2021 - 22:52

      It's based on the demerit points on your driving record not from when the offence occured.

      • scar4ace on 02/02/2021 - 23:03

        Ah ok, I may have to do the 3 year renewal first to get the max 10 year benefit later. But the $-to-year ratio isn't great for the shorter term renewals.

        The website reads ambiguously though:

        you must go 5 years without any of the following:

        an offence that attracts demerit points

        The offence would be over 5 years

        • CVonC on 02/02/2021 - 23:41

          I talked to a Service NSW CSR about this recently for my renewal. They determine eligibility via your driving record. I checked mine online which said I had 0 demerit points. But I remember having points before that period just can't remember if it was within 5 years. Talked to the CSR and he looked up my record and he confirmed that the points were just within, and that the 5 year period would end in may this year. So he recommended to do the 1 year and then 10 year afterwards.

          Just looked it up, paid the fine back in 2014. So yeah it's definitely when the points disappear.

          • scar4ace on 02/02/2021 - 23:47
            +1

            @CVonC: Ah ok, thanks for check/confirm. 3 year renewal it is. On the somewhat plus side I have to drive like on eggshells for longer. Wife will be pleased.

  • Iwantthatbargain on 02/02/2021 - 22:50
    +1

    My licence is due for renewal and I had very good record so far but just last month I got 3 demerits point going through red light arrow. I guess I won’t qualify for this now :(

    • danyool on 03/02/2021 - 13:57

      Have you paid the fine yet? I heard points don't count until you pay.
      Would be interesting if you can get the discount.

      • GregFiona on 03/02/2021 - 17:08

        or nominate another driver to take the fine. Win Win ;)

  • grasstown on 02/02/2021 - 22:53
    +9

    For those wondering, full prices

    1 year: $60
    3 years: $138
    5 years: $188
    10 years: $348

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