Checking the PARF Rebate of Your Vehicle After 30 June 2025

Key Takeaways:

• From 30 June 2025, LTA introduced an access code for certain vehicle-related enquiry digital services on OneMotoring, including the PARF rebate/ COE rebate enquiry service. This change affects how owners (and their nominated third parties) access rebate information online.
  
• Only vehicles that meet updated age and registration conditions under the PARF eligibility 2025 will qualify for a rebate.
  
• Accurate LTA PARF information must be retrieved directly from official digital portals using Singpass.
  
• Generating an LTA access code allows motor dealers and authorised service providers to assist securely with transactions.
• Understanding your rebate early helps with informed decisions on selling, retaining, or proceeding with vehicle deregistration in Singapore, especially when working with a trusted dealer.

Why Checking Your PARF Rebate Matters

From 30 June 2025, revisions to Singapore’s Preferential Additional Registration Fee framework have changed how rebates are assessed for eligible vehicles. For many car owners, understanding these updates is essential before planning deregistration, selling the car, or evaluating trade-in value.

This guide explains how to check your car’s PARF rebate under the 2025 revision, outlines the documents you need, and shows where to find accurate information. With clearer guidelines and updated digital processes, checking your rebate is more straightforward when the right steps are followed.

Understanding How the 2025 PARF Revision Affects Your Vehicle

Before checking your PARF rebate, it helps to understand how the revised framework works.

Under the updated structure, PARF eligibility 2025 continues to depend primarily on the vehicle’s age at the point of deregistration, measured from its original registration date.

Rebate percentages may vary depending on how old the vehicle is when deregistered, with newer vehicles typically qualifying for higher rebate values. Certain registration histories or special vehicle schemes may also influence eligibility.

Since these rules can affect the final amount significantly, car owners are advised to rely only on official LTA PARF information rather than estimates from informal sources.

Preparing the Required Vehicle and Ownership Information

To retrieve your PARF rebate accurately, prepare the following details in advance:

• Vehicle registration number
  
• Intended deregistration timeline
  
• Singpass access for the registered owner
  

Having this information ready ensures that the data shown in the portal reflects the most current status of your vehicle. This step is especially important if you are considering resale through a reliable parallel importer in Singapore, as rebate values often influence trade-in discussions.

How to Generate an LTA Access Code for Motor Dealers

If you intend to let a motor dealer or authorised service provider assist with your transaction, you will need to generate an LTA access code. This allows them to view limited vehicle details without granting full account access.

To generate the code:

1. Log in to the OneMotoring website using Singpass.
   
2. Select “Request Access Code” under Digital services.
   
3. Confirm the request to receive a time-limited access code.
   

The access code is valid for multi-time use for the duration selected by the vehicle owner. Owners may choose a validity period of 14, 60, or 180 calendar days when requesting the access code. The code remains active until the selected validity period expires or until it is revoked by the vehicle owner, whichever occurs earlier. This system provides flexibility while maintaining control over access to vehicle information during transactions or administrative processes.

Accessing the LTA Digital Portal to Retrieve Your PARF Details

Car owners can log in directly to the OneMotoring portal to view their vehicle’s PARF eligibility and projected rebate amount. This platform reflects the updated framework and remains the most accurate source for checking rebate values after 30 June 2025.

Once logged in, the system displays whether your vehicle qualifies, the applicable rebate percentage, and the estimated amount based on current regulations. This is particularly useful if you are comparing options between retaining your car or transitioning to another model, such as a landcruiser prado GX, through a parallel importer.

Reviewing the Rebate Breakdown for Accuracy

After retrieving the information, review the rebate breakdown carefully. Check that the vehicle’s registration details, age, and ownership records are correct. Errors or outdated records can affect the displayed amount and may complicate later steps during vehicle deregistration in Singapore.

If discrepancies appear, it is advisable to clarify them early before committing to a sale, trade-in, or deregistration process.

How PARF Rebate Is Calculated

Under LTA guidelines, the PARF rebate is calculated based on two main factors:

• The age of the vehicle at the point of deregistration, and
  
• The amount of the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) paid when the vehicle was first registered.

The rebate is expressed as a percentage of the ARF paid, with the applicable percentage determined by the vehicle’s age at deregistration. Vehicles deregistered earlier generally qualify for a higher rebate, while older vehicles receive a progressively lower percentage.

PARF Rebate Age Bands (Based on Vehicle Age at Deregistration)

PARF Rebate Structures in Singapore

1. For Cars registered with COEs obtained before the second COE bidding exercise in February 2023, or COE-exempt cars that are registered before 15 February 2023

Higher rebate scheme (no rebate cap)

2. For Cars registered with COEs obtained from the second COE bidding exercise in February 2023 to the first COE bidding exercise in February 2026, or COE-exempt cars that are registered between 15 February 2023 and 12 February 2026, both dates inclusive

Same percentage structure but capped

*Maximum PARF rebate: $60,000

3. For Cars registered with COEs obtained from the second COE bidding exercise in February 2026 onwards, or COE-exempt cars registered on or after 13 February 2026

Revised PARF rebate structure

*Maximum PARF rebate: $30,000

The earlier you deregister your vehicle, the higher the PARF rebate you receive. However, the exact rebate also depends on when the vehicle’s COE was obtained, as different policies apply to different registration periods.

ARF-Based Calculation and Rebate Cap

The final rebate amount is calculated by applying the relevant percentage to the actual ARF paid for the vehicle. However, for certain vehicle registrations, the rebate is subject to a cap of $60,000, even if the percentage calculation would otherwise result in a higher amount.

This cap typically applies to ARF-paid cars registered under specific frameworks or periods, particularly where ARF amounts were significantly higher. As a result, two vehicles of the same age may receive different rebate amounts depending on how much ARF was originally paid and whether the cap applies.

Why This Matters for Owners

Understanding how the PARF rebate is calculated helps owners assess the true value of their vehicle before making decisions around resale or vehicle deregistration in Singapore. Since both age and ARF play a role, timing deregistration carefully and verifying figures through official LTA PARF information sources ensures expectations are aligned with actual rebate outcomes.

Making an Informed Decision With Your Confirmed PARF Value

Once your PARF rebate is confirmed, you can decide on the next steps with greater confidence. Some owners may choose to keep their vehicles longer, while others may explore resale or replacement options.

Working with an experienced parallel importer can help contextualise your rebate value within the broader market, especially when evaluating replacement vehicles or timing a deregistration strategically.

Turning PARF Information Into Practical Decisions

Understanding your PARF rebate after the 2025 revision allows you to plan with clarity. By using official LTA PARF information, generating access codes responsibly, and reviewing details carefully, car owners gain better control over the financial side of deregistration or resale.

Contact us if you would like to discuss your PARF rebate, vehicle options, or next steps with clear guidance tailored to your plans, whether you are retaining your car or considering a change.