Both the buyer and the seller must tell us when they buy or sell a vehicle, to successfully change the vehicle over to the new registered person.
You may have sold the vehicle or disposed of it in another way (like giving it away or arranging to have it destroyed). Here’s what you need to know.
If you don’t let us know you’ve sold the vehicle, you could end up with the buyer’s fees or fines, like tolls or speeding tickets.
If you sell a vehicle with overdue rego, you’re responsible for paying any fees owing up until the date you tell us you sold the vehicle.
Vehicle licensing (rego) - more information
The vehicle must have a WoF or CoF less than one month old, unless you agree to something different with the buyer. We recommend you get that agreement in writing.
Warrants and certificates – more information
If it’s a RUC vehicle, it must have a current RUC distance licence, unless you agree to something different with the buyer. We recommend you get that agreement in writing.
Road user charges – more information
If the vehicle is on a toll account, you'll need to log into the account and remove the vehicle.
Log into a toll account(external link)
You should make sure the buyer knows the vehicle is unregistered before they buy it. They won’t be able to become the registered person unless they register it first.
Vehicle registration – more information
If you’re selling a vehicle and its personalised plates, you’ll need to:
Transfer of entitlement of a personalised plate (form)(external link)
Personalised plates – more information
If a vehicle isn’t roadworthy anymore, you must deregister it. You may also want to sell it to the wrecker while you're handing it over to them. Talk to them about options.
Selling a vehicle to a wrecker – more information
Selling a vehicle ‘as is, where is’ doesn’t remove your legal requirements under consumer law and transport law.
Consumer rights and responsibilities (Consumer Protection)(external link)
If you sell, gift or swap more than 6 vehicles within 12 months in a row, you may need to register as a vehicle trader.
Who needs to register as a vehicle trader(external link)