Buying a vehicle - from a private sale

• To register a vehicle you need to qualify as a registered operator, so check to see if you can become one.
• Make sure the seller is authorised to sell you the vehicle by checking:
  • their details match those on the registration certificate or other documents, or if not
  • they have a signed statutory declaration giving them permission to sell the vehicle.
• Check the vehicle’s registration status:
  • you can use the online Rego Check service for this
  • if the vehicle is unregistered:
    • for less than three months - you will need to pay the renewal fee backdated to the expiry
    • for three months or more - have the vehicle inspected at an Approved Inspection Station before having it re-registered.
• Make sure the vehicle is not listed as stolen or wrecked (current write-off status):
  • using the online Rego Check Service
  • calling 1300 135 513 during business hours
    • if stolen - report to Tasmania Police
    • if wrecked please check the written-off vehicles register.
• Check there are no securities lodged against the vehicle:
  • using the Personal Property Register PPSR.
• Check to see if you satisfy the requirements for any exemptions, concessions or rebates.

To be eligible to become a registered operator in Tasmania you need to be a:

• person (over the age of 16 years or 18 years for a heavy vehicle)
• body corporate such as a company or an incorporated association
• government department
• government authority; or
• have a Tasmanian garage address.

Online

• Using the Online Transfer service.
• This can only be used if both parties have a Tasmanian licence.
• You will need:
  • the vehicle’s registration number
  • the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Chassis number
  • surname of both buyer and seller or organisation's name
  • date of purchase
  • purchase price or market price (whichever is higher) of the vehicle
  • Motor Registry Customer Identification Number (CIN)
    • for Motor Dealers and Organisations
  • for individuals - Tasmanian licence number of both parties
  • a Visa or MasterCard for payment.

In person at a Service Tasmania shop

• Service Tasmania shops are located throughout Tasmania and will all accept registration payments.
• You will need to bring:
  • a receipt of purchase
  • your Tasmanian licence
    • or other evidence of identity
  • a transfer and disposal form - the disposal section must be completed
  • proof of exemption from duty (if applicable).

Please note

Some conditionally registered vehicles may not be transferable.  Please refer to the relevant section of the Registration options page to check if your vehicle can be transferred.

To transfer a vehicle you will need to pay the following.

• A transfer fee
  • This is a set fee for vehicle transfers.
  • It is not paid if:
    • there is no change in beneficial ownership.
• Duty
  • This is dependent on the market value or sale price of the vehicle.
  • It is not paid if:
    • the vehicle is machinery or agricultural machinery
    • you are eligible for the Transport Access Scheme or a TPI pensioner.

  Note

  If you are transferring:

  • from a deceased estate
  • as part of a family law settlement
  • or to or from joint operators.

  Please refer to Transferring a vehicle without a sale to see duty and transfer fee requirements.

You will receive a certificate of registration either:

• at a Service Tasmania shop
• by mail if transferring on line.

If you need to replace your certificate of registration you will need to visit a Service Tasmania shop and pay a fee