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PPSR Check Australia

Search the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) for any Australian vehicle. Find out if there's finance owing, if it's been stolen, or if it's been written off — from just $5.99.

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What is the PPSR?

The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national online register maintained by the Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA). It records security interests (such as finance or loans) over personal property, including vehicles.

Before you buy a used car, motorcycle, caravan, boat, or any other vehicle in Australia, a PPSR check tells you whether anyone else has a financial interest in it. If the vehicle has an active security interest and the previous owner defaults on their loan, the lender can legally repossess the vehicle — even from you, the new buyer.

The PPSR replaced the old state-based REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) system in 2012, creating a single national register for all of Australia.

What Does a PPSR Check Reveal?

A CheckMyCars PPSR check goes beyond the basic PPSR search to give you a complete vehicle history picture.

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Finance Owing

Security interests and encumbrances registered against the vehicle. Shows if money is owed to a bank, finance company, or other lender.

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Stolen Status

Whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen to police. Buying a stolen vehicle means losing it with no compensation.

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Write-Off Status

Statutory write-offs (irreparable) and repairable write-offs. Critical for understanding the true condition and value.

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Registration Details

Current registration status, expiry date, and registered state. Verify the seller's claims match official records.

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Safety Recalls

Outstanding manufacturer safety recalls that need to be addressed before the vehicle is safe to drive.

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Vehicle Specifications

Make, model, year, engine, transmission, body type and more. Confirm the vehicle is what the seller claims.

PPSR Check vs REVS Check

If you're searching for a "REVS check", you're actually looking for a PPSR check. The Register of Encumbered Vehicles (REVS) was the old state-based system used in NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT and ACT before 2012.

In January 2012, REVS was replaced by the national Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). The PPSR provides the same protections as REVS, but covers all of Australia under a single system. Learn more in our detailed PPSR vs REVS comparison.

How to Run a PPSR Check

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Enter Vehicle Details

Enter the registration plate or VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

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Secure Payment

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Instant PPSR Report

Get your full PPSR report instantly on screen and delivered to your email.

PPSR Check by State

Run a PPSR check for vehicles registered in any Australian state or territory.

PPSR Check FAQs

What is a PPSR check?
A PPSR check searches the Australian Government's Personal Property Securities Register to reveal if there is finance owing on a vehicle, if it has been reported stolen, or if it has been written off. It replaced the old state-based REVS checks in 2012.
How much does a PPSR check cost?
A PPSR check with CheckMyCars costs from $5.99. The official PPSR website charges $2 for a basic search, but doesn't include vehicle history details like write-off status, registration details, or safety recalls that CheckMyCars provides.
Is a PPSR check the same as a REVS check?
Yes. REVS (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) was the state-based system used before 2012. It was replaced by the national PPSR. A PPSR check covers the same information — and more.
What happens if I buy a car with finance owing?
If you buy a vehicle with a registered security interest (finance owing) on the PPSR, the lender has the legal right to repossess the vehicle — even though you paid the seller. You could lose both the car and your money.
Can I do a PPSR check by registration number?
Yes. CheckMyCars lets you search by rego plate or VIN. We resolve the VIN from the registration and run the full PPSR check automatically.

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