Submit a notice of disposal for a vehicle

Introduction

You must submit a notice of disposal when you sell or dispose of a NSW-registered vehicle, such as a car, motorcycle or trailer.

When you submit a notice of disposal you inform Transport for NSW:

that you are no longer the registered operator of the vehicle
who bought the vehicle from you.

You should submit a notice of disposal immediately after you sell the vehicle so that:

the buyer might be able to transfer the vehicle's registration (rego) online within the required 14 days of the sale to avoid late fees
you cannot be held responsible for any parking or driving fines or offences the buyer might incur.

For details of the steps required before and after you sell, go to the Selling a vehicle guide.

What you need

To submit a notice of disposal you need:

your NSW Driver Licence or Photo Card details
the NSW registration details for the vehicle
the buyer's NSW Driver Licence or the business details if selling to a motor dealer
the sale date (known as the date of disposal)
the higher amount – either the sale price of the vehicle or the market value
a MyServiceNSW Account (optional).

Digital vehicle registration

If you have a digital certificate of registration check what to give the buyer as proof of sale in the selling a vehicle guide.

Selling to a motor dealer

If you sold the vehicle to a licensed motor dealership in NSW you need the:

NSW motor dealer licence number
registered business name.

To get the correct details for the dealer visit Verify NSW.

You cannot submit a NSW notice of disposal if the buyer is an interstate motor dealer without a NSW motor dealer licence number.

Submit a notice of disposal online

You can submit a notice of disposal online if:

you have a NSW Driver Licence or Photo Card
the vehicle is not conditionally registered
the buyer is a person or a NSW motor dealer.

How to submit the online form

To submit the form online:

select the 'Submit online' button
follow the prompts to complete the notice of disposal
keep your receipt and a copy of the notice for your records.
Note: You can send a copy to an email address.

If you cannot submit online use the paper form.

Submit a notice of disposal paper form

You must submit a notice of disposal using a paper form if:

you do not have a NSW Driver Licence or Photo Card
the vehicle is conditionally registered
the sale is for a company, organisation or interstate buyer
the buyer is an interstate motor dealer without a NSW motor dealer licence.

How to submit the paper form

To submit in person or by mail:

Download and complete the Notice of Disposal form – PDF.
Submit your notice of disposal:
- in person at a service centre or
- by post to the address on the form.

If you completed 'Part A Notice of Disposal' on the back of your paper Certificate of Registration keep a copy for your records.

Your responsibilities

For your own protection when you dispose of a vehicle:

delete the registration number from your toll account
remove any tags, passes or permits from the vehicle
keep a copy of the notice of disposal.

Update your insurance

If you have comprehensive insurance cover, contact your insurance provider to update your policy.

Your compulsory third party (CTP) insurance (green slip) for the vehicle automatically transfers to the new owner. You do not need to do anything.

Personalised or special number plates

You need to make a choice from the following options when you sell your vehicle and transfer the number plates.

Replace your personalised or special number plates on the vehicle you are selling with a set of general number plates and keep your special number plates for yourself.
Exchange your special number plates with another vehicle registered in your name.
Include your special number plates in the sale of your vehicle and tell the buyer about:
- the number plate transfer fee
- any ongoing fees
- conditions that apply.

If you remove number plates from the vehicle, you must return them to a service centre.

Written-off vehicle or sale to a wrecker

You need to submit a notice of disposal only if you sell your vehicle with number plates to a wrecker. The sale price is the amount you received for the vehicle parts.

You do not need to submit a notice of disposal but you must cancel the vehicle registration if:

your vehicle has been written-off after an accident or major damage
you sold your vehicle to a wrecker without number plates.

You may be eligible to apply for a refund of any unused registration.