Doing a car plate lookup in Australia is simple: use your state or territory's rego check (Service NSW, VicRoads, TMR QLD, etc.) with the plate and the correct state. You'll see registration status/expiry, make/model, and any conditions, but no owner details because privacy isn't just a suggestion.
If you're buying, run a PPSR check as well (it pulls from NEVDIS) to confirm finance owing, written-off and stolen status; it costs about $2 and works with the VIN or plate+state. Always select the state where the vehicle is actually registered or you'll be yelling at the wrong website. Match the VIN/engine numbers to the car and keep copies of both reports like the responsible adult you swear you are.
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