When you buy a vehicle
Before you buy a vehicle, you should:
- Check the registration and CTP insurance details of the vehicle.
- Online at myRTA.
- Over the phone Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) Contact Centre on 13 22 13.
- Conduct a search of the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) at www.ppsr.gov.au to see if there is any money owing on the vehicle, or if the vehicle has been reported stolen.
You must transfer the registration into your name within 14 days of the vehicle coming into your possession or management.
You can transfer your registration:
- Online at myRTA.
- At a motor registry.
For more information see how to transfer your registration
You may need to pay:
- Transfer fee.
- Stamp duty (unless exempt).
- Additional motor vehicle tax (or national heavy vehicle charges) if you have bought your vehicle from someone receiving an Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) concession (such as a pensioner) and you are not eligible for that concession.
- Late transfer surcharge. A surcharge will be applied to customers who fail to transfer the registration within 14 days of the date of acquisition.
If you have an E-Tag you should also update your number plate details with your tag provider.
Transferring and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance
A vehicle's existing CTP insurance will be automatically transferred when the registration is transferred. You don't need to do anything about CTP insurance until the registration is due for renewal.