Vehicle registration - general information

Registered Operator

The registered operator is the person/s or entity recorded on the vehicle registration certificate as being responsible for a vehicle.

This can be individual/s, a Company, incorporated association and Co-operative or Mutual Enterprise.

The name of a business cannot be recorded as the registered operator of a vehicle, however the individual trading under a business name, can register themselves as the registered operator.

Ownership

Being recorded as a registered operator does not prove ownership of a vehicle. If ownership is disputed please seek legal advice.

Payment

Transfer of vehicle registration requires payment of the transfer fee.

Duty payment is also required and collected on behalf of the Department of Treasury and Finance State Revenue office.

Some duty exemptions apply.

Non-Transferable

Some vehicles and types of registration are non-transferable, including Special Interest Vehicle Registration and some Conditional Restricted Use registered vehicle.

Non-transferable includes transfers from single to joint, or joint to single operators.

If a vehicle is non-transferable the registration must cancelled (if applicable) and the registration established to the new single or joint operator.

Authority

You must have authority to transfer a vehicle into another’s name. Any vehicle transferred without authority, including payment agreements for a vehicle which have not been upheld, is considered a civil dispute.

When disputes regarding vehicle ownership arise, the complainant is encouraged to seek legal advice or consult with Tasmania Police.

Incorrect Transfer

Where an incorrect transfer has occurred due to paperwork anomalies or similar, complainants are encouraged to contact the Vehicle Management Unit

Applicable Transfer

A transfer of vehicle registration is applicable for vehicles which are currently registered, unregistered, suspended, and lapsed.

A Transfer is not accepted for registrations which have been cancelled.

Transfer Timeframe

a transfer of registration is required within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle.

Registration exemptions

Some vehicles do not need to be registered.

To check if your vehicle needs registration, please refer to, Does my vehicle need registration?