Government PPSR search
$2
Search directly using the vehicle’s VIN or chassis number.
- Registered security interests
- Recorded stolen and write-off status, where available
- Official search certificate
🛡️ Official PPSR Data
PPSR Check Australia
Check recorded finance interests, stolen status and write-off history before buying a used car. Start with a free vehicle summary by registration plate and state, or VIN. Paid reports include the official PPSR certificate from $6.99.
Want the full picture? See also our car history check and state guides (e.g. PPSR check VIC, QLD, WA).
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- Official PPSR certificate and recorded status checks
- Available vehicle specifications and registration details
- Safety rating and recall information where available
- Downloadable vehicle report
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Everything in PPSR, plus context for your buying decision.
- Retail and trade-in estimates and price ranges
- Available claims, listing and advertised price history
- Similar-car asking prices and photos where available
- Explained Buy Score, inspection questions and negotiation guidance
Prices in AUD. CheckMyCars is an independent service. Records and photos vary by vehicle; no record does not prove there has been no damage. A report complements an independent inspection.
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 in Australia, a PPSR search can tell 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?
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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.
Why checking finance owing matters
If there is a registered security interest (money owing) on the PPSR when you buy, the lender may have the right to repossess the vehicle — even if you paid the seller in full. That is why Australian buyers run a finance owing check through PPSR before every private or dealer purchase.
A “clear” conversation with the seller is not evidence. Only a current PPSR search certificate dated close to settlement proves what was on the register at search time.
Stolen status and write-off history
Stolen vehicle risk
If a car is recorded as stolen, police can recover it and you can lose the vehicle and your payment. Use our stolen car check page to understand how PPSR fits alongside a purchase inspection.
Write-off risk
Statutory write-offs cannot be re-registered nationally; repairable write-offs may carry value and insurance implications. A write-off check is part of every full PPSR search.
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
Pay securely with card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Just $6.99.
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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 starts from $6.99. The official PPSR website charges $2 for a basic search direct from ppsr.gov.au; CheckMyCars bundles official PPSR data with vehicle context and a full report.
Is a PPSR check instant?▼
Yes. After payment, your report and PPSR certificate are usually delivered within seconds under normal operating conditions.
Can I run a PPSR check by VIN?▼
Yes. Enter the 17-character VIN and we run the national PPSR search for that vehicle.
Can I run a PPSR check by rego?▼
Yes. Enter the number plate and state. We resolve the VIN and run the full PPSR check automatically.
Does a PPSR check show finance owing?▼
Yes. Registered security interests (money owing) appear on the PPSR where they have been registered. Run a fresh check as close to purchase as possible.
Does a PPSR check show if a car is stolen?▼
Yes, where stolen status is recorded on the national data returned with the PPSR search.
Does a PPSR check show write-off history?▼
Yes. WOVR write-off records (repairable and statutory) are included where applicable.
Is PPSR the same as REVS?▼
Yes for practical purposes. REVS was retired in 2012 in favour of the national PPSR. Today legitimate “REVS” searches are PPSR searches — see our REVS check page for detail.
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