To register a vehicle or transfer a registration, you must provide documents to prove the means by which the vehicle came into your possession or management. These documents are called Proof of Registration Entitlement. The registered operator of the vehicle may or may not be the owner.
The documents must be originals, with the exception of those stated below as 'copy' required.
One of the following documents is required:
The previous Certificate of Registration in the same name.
The current Certificate of Registration signed by the last registered operator (or operators if the vehicle was registered in joint names).
A copy of the motor dealer warranty form, issued by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.
A financial agreement made under Section 90B, 90C or 90D of the Family Law Act1975, certified in accordance with Section 90G of that Act.
A termination agreement made within the meaning of Section 44 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1984 that has been certified in accordance with Section 47 of that Act.
A letter that clearly shows the seller's name, address and signature, the buyer's details, the date the vehicle was sold, the selling price, the registration number and VIN or chassis number of the vehicle.
A bill of sale, receipt or tax invoice that clearly shows the seller's name and address, the buyer's details, the date the vehicle was sold, the selling price, the registration number and VIN or chassis number of the vehicle. Where the vehicle is sold by a person, the document must be signed. Where the vehicle is sold by an organisation, the seller's signature is not required.
Note: In the case of small trailers purchased from retail outlets it is sufficient for the reciept or tax invoice to show the name of the seller, date of sale, sale price and VIN or chassis number.
For home-made new trailers being registered for the first time, a Proof of Registration Entitlement form will be provided by the registry staff, to be completed at the registry, when you attend.
A court order, if a finance company acquires a repossessed vehicle as a result of court action. If the repossessed vehicle was acquired without court action, a Statutory Declaration from the finance company outlining the full details of the circumstances of how the vehicle was acquired is acceptable.
A completed Notice of Disposal signed by the last registered operator (or operators if the vehicle was registered in joint names).
If the vehicle is to be registered in the name of a person who is not named in the documents listed above, a letter of authorisation must be provided detailing the name and address of the person to be recorded as the registered operator.
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