The PPS Register has confirmed that a single search of the PPS Register using a Vehicle Identification Number will provide national information about whether there is any registered debt or other interest in a vehicle in any state or territory in Australia. If there is information about the vehicle on the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System – NEVDIS, search results will include written off and stolen status information in addition to make, model, colour and other information.

With respect to South Australian vehicle securities registrations, as South Australian law has not required encumbered vehicle registrations to include a VIN or chassis number it is being recommended that vehicle security interest holders ensure their South Australian registrations include the correct VIN or chassis number before data migration begins in early September 2011.