How to Fill Out Application for transfer of registration

Application for transfer of registration at a glance

What it is: Application for transfer of registration.

Who signs: This form is to be used to change the registered operator(1) of a currently registered(2) vehicle (e.g. car, motorcycle, caravan) with Victorian number plates attached. This form must be completed and signed by both the seller(3) and the buyer(4) and returned to VicRoads within 14 days of vehicle sale.

A filled-in Application for transfer of registration example: a buyer lodges a transfer

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, example: a buyer lodges a transfer
Jane Sample buys a used car from John Doe and lodges this form. The sale price and the market value are both 12,000, which is the amount in A. The picture shows the filled form and none of its entries is real. The duty of 504.00 uses the 0.042 rate, and the transfer fee of 100.00 is the amount the online calculator gives. The car is not recorded on a written-off register, so Yes stays empty. The RWC is attached, so Exempt in Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC) stays empty. No exemption applies, so Motor vehicle duty Exempt and Transfer fee Exempt in Payment details stay empty. The car is not a Low Emission Vehicle and the buyer is not a primary producer, so Tick if applicable stays empty. Postal address and Garage address in Buyer details are left blank because both match the residential address. Nothing goes in Representative's details in Seller details or Buyer details because nobody lodges on their behalf. The strip titled OFFICE USE ONLY is not filled in, so OFFICE USE ONLY stays empty.

How to fill out Application for transfer of registration, box by box

Vehicle details

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, vehicle details

All fields are mandatory and should be completed clearly in ink using BLOCK letters.

Enter the Registration number, Make, Model, Year and Body type.

Enter the VIN (or chassis number if no VIN). A VIN is a unique 17 digit identifier made up of numbers and letters on a vehicle. For vehicles manufactured prior to 1989, provide a chassis number.

Enter the Date of sale as dd/mm/yyyy. To avoid liability for traffic offences and penalties, provide the exact date the vehicle was sold/transferred. The date of sale refers to the date of transfer or delivery, when the buyer takes possession of the vehicle from the seller.

Is this vehicle recorded on the Victorian or interstate written-off vehicles register?

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, is this vehicle recorded on the Victorian or interstate written-off vehicles register?

Is this vehicle recorded on the Victorian or interstate written-off vehicles register? No Yes. The seller must inform the buyer in writing if the vehicle is recorded on the Victorian or an interstate written-off vehicles register. Refer to ppsr.gov.au for information.

Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC)

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC)

An original Victorian RWC issued not more than 30 days before the date of sale must be attached, unless exempt.

Visit vicroads.vic.gov.au and search for information on roadworthy exemptions.

Enter the RWC serial number, the RWC issue date (dd/mm/yyyy) and the RWC tester's licence number.

The original RWC must be attached when this form is lodged.

Seller details

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, seller details

Under Seller details, enter the Surname OR company name and the Given name(s) or ACN/ACRN.

Enter the Victorian licence/customer number of seller or company. A Victorian licence/customer number is a unique 9 digit number issued by VicRoads to corporations and individuals. The customer number is the same as a Victorian licence number if an individual has been issued with a learner permit or driver licence.

Under Seller details, enter the Residential address or company address and the Postcode.

Under Seller details, enter the Mobile phone no. (or other if not applicable) and the Email.

If someone is lodging the transfer on behalf of the seller, their details must be provided: Full name of representative and Victorian licence/customer number of representative.

Buyer details

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, buyer details

Under Buyer details, enter the Surname or company name and the Given name(s) or ACN/ACRN.

Enter the Victorian licence/customer number of buyer or company. If the buyer/company does not have a Victorian licence/customer number, full evidence of identity documentation must be provided in person at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre.

Under Buyer details, enter the Residential address or company address and the Postcode.

Enter the Postal address (if different to residential address or company address) and the Postcode.

Enter the Garage address (if different to residential address or company address) and the Postcode. A garage address is where the vehicle will normally be kept (e.g. home, office or heavy vehicle depot). VicRoads will only register vehicles garaged in Victoria.

Under Buyer details, enter the Mobile phone no. (or other if not applicable) and the Email.

If someone is lodging the transfer on behalf of the buyer, their details must be provided: Full name of representative and Victorian licence/customer number of representative.

Payment details

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, payment details

Enter the Market value(11) or sale price of the vehicle in A. Declare the greater of the market value or the sale price. To avoid penalties do not under declare the market value.

Market value, also known as dutiable value, is the vehicle purchase price or the price at which a vehicle might reasonably be sold on the open market, whichever is higher.

Use the online calculator at vicroads.vic.gov.au/transfer-fees to determine the applicable motor vehicle duty(12) and transfer fee(13).

Enter the Motor vehicle duty in B and the Transfer fee in C. Each has an Exempt box.

For fee and duty exemptions, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au.

Enter the Total fee payable, B + C.

The rate of duty is charged per $200, or part, of the dutiable value of the vehicle based on the vehicle classification (checked November 7, 2026).

Market value of the vehicle is up to $80,809 0.042 (checked November 7, 2026).

Market value of the vehicle is over $80,810 up to $100,000 0.052 (checked November 7, 2026).

Market value of the vehicle is over $100,000 up to $150,000 0.07 (checked November 7, 2026).

Market value of the vehicle is more than $150,000 0.09 (checked November 7, 2026).

Regardless of the market value: The vehicle is a Low Emission Vehicle, the buyer is a primary producer, or the vehicle is a non-passenger vehicle (motorbike, van, bus, truck, heavy trailer, equipment) 0.042.

Tick if applicable

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, tick if applicable

Tick if applicable: Low Emission Vehicle or Buyer is a primary producer.

Low Emission Vehicle(14): tailpipe CO2 emissions of 120g/km or less. Check your vehicle's emission levels at greenvehicleguide.gov.au.

To apply for a primary producer discount, complete a Primary producer discount application form available at transport.vic.gov.au.

Declaration

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, declaration

Sign the Seller signature and the Buyer signature, and enter the Date (dd/mm/yyyy) for each.

By signing this form, the declaration is that the information in this form and related supporting documents is true, correct and complete.

OFFICE USE ONLY

Application for transfer of registration example filled out, oFFICE USE ONLY

OFFICE USE ONLY: Who is lodging this form? Seller Buyer Representative, Transfer fee exemption code, MVD exemption code, RWC exemption code, EOI sighted.

More rules for Application for transfer of registration

WARNING: Both the seller and buyer need to provide complete and accurate information so the registration can be transferred successfully. Otherwise, the registration will not be transferred, and the seller may be liable for any traffic offences that the buyer (new registered operator) may incur.

A COPY OR PHOTO OF THIS COMPLETED FORM MUST BE RETAINED BY BOTH THE SELLER AND BUYER AS PROOF OF TRANSFER.

Further, any authority or approval, given as a result of you providing such information/documents, may be reversed and have no effect.

If your situation is different

Notify VicRoads of the transfer of registration

Notify Vicroads of the transfer of registration: To complete a registration transfer, provide Vicroads with all the transfer details and the RWC and fees (unless exempt) within 14 days of sale by: Transferring the vehicle online when the seller and/or buyer have myvicroads accounts. The seller must first submit a Notice of Disposal, and the next day the buyer can complete the transfer using myvicroads by providing the RWC and fees (unless exempt). Visiting a Vicroads Customer Service Centre with evidence of identity, refer to vicroads.vic.gov.au/office-locations. Mail (including a completed Credit or debit card authorisation form if paying by credit or debit card, available at vicroads.vic.gov.au/transfer-forms). Mail to: GPO Box 1644, Melbourne VIC 3001. If you are acting on behalf of the seller, buyer, or a company, you must provide your details on this form to transfer the registration. For deceased estates, refer to vicroads.vic.gov.au/deceased-estate.

Common questions about Application for transfer of registration

Is there a penalty?

WARNING: Providing false or misleading information or documents is a serious offence under the Road Safety Act 1986 and Marine Safety Act 2010, as applicable, and can result in you being fined or imprisoned.

When is this form not the right one?

Current registration: registration expires at midnight of the registration expiry date. If the vehicle does not meet this definition, do not use this form and refer to vicroads.vic.gov.au/transfers for unregistered transfer information.

Sources

[1] Application for transfer of registration (DTP1142 07/26), Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria (the Official source link on this page).

Vic Roads Transfer Form PDF Details

When it comes to buying or selling a vehicle in Victoria, the complexity of paperwork can often be daunting. Central to this process is the Vic Roads Transfer form, a document crucial for the change of registered operator of a vehicle with active number plates and current registration. This essential form facilitates the legal transfer of vehicle registration between two parties, ensuring the new owner is recognized by VicRoads, the state’s road and traffic authority. The form requires detailed information from both the seller and buyer, including identification details, vehicle specifics, and the agreed market value of the vehicle, to successfully record the new ownership and operator status with VicRoads. Sellers are tasked with disclosing crucial information, such as the vehicle's status on the written-off vehicles register and ensuring that the registration is current, which might necessitate providing a Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC). Buyers, on their part, must verify the vehicle's legal status and confirm its details, ensuring everything aligns with what's declared by the seller. Additionally, the document outlines the responsibilities regarding the payment of transfer fees and motor vehicle duty, alongside penalties for non-compliance. Significantly, this form is more than a transactional record; it is a safeguard that provides both parties with legal protection, ensuring that both the buyer and seller fulfill their legal obligations during the transfer process, thereby maintaining the integrity of the vehicle’s registration status.

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Form NameVic Roads Transfer Form
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields70
Avg. time to fill out1 min
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