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Before you sell
– Type of sale
– Prepare your vehicle for inspection
– Finances and paperwork
– Licence plates
After you sell
– Keep a record of the sale
– Transfer ownership
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If you sell, gift or dispose of a vehicle, such as a car, motorcycle or trailer, this is what you need to know.
Before you sell
What to do before you sell your vehicle.
Type of sale
- Decide if you want to sell your vehicle privately or to a motor dealership by considering the benefits and costs of each option.
- To help negotiate the best possible price research the market value of your vehicle.
Prepare your vehicle for inspection
- Wash your vehicle, remove any rubbish, paperwork or valuables and consider getting it professionally detailed.
- Take photos of your vehicle, including any damage or scratches.
Finances and paperwork
- Pay any outstanding fines.
- If your vehicle is under finance make sure all financial obligations are met before you sell.
- Gather the documents to prove you are the person responsible for selling the vehicle such as:
- photo identification (NSW Driver Licence or NSW Photo Card)
- a copy of the vehicle’s Certificate of Registration – if your registration certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed you can apply for a replacement online.
- date of your last safety inspection report (pink slip)
- details of your compulsory third party (CTP) insurance
- the vehicle manual and inspection reports.
Licence plates
After you sell
What to do after you sell, gift or dispose of your vehicle.
Keep a record of the sale
Provide the buyer with proof of sale (bill of sale), such as a receipt or invoice, and keep a copy for your records. This should include the:
- vehicle details (plate number, VIN/chassis number, engine number, colour, make and model)
- date and time of sale
- name, address and signature of both the buyer and seller.
If you sold to a dealership, include the motor dealer's licence number and registered business name (this may differ from its trading name). To find the motor dealer's details visit Verify NSW.
Transfer ownership
Follow the instructions to:
- submit a notice of disposal (if you are the seller) and
- transfer ownership of the vehicle (if you are the buyer).
If the vehicle registration is not transferred within 14 days of the sale late fees apply.