Transfer a vehicle registration

If you're the new owner or operator of a NSW registered vehicle, you must transfer the registration within 14 days from the date of purchase. You can do this online as long as the previous owner/operator has submitted the notice of disposal.

If the previous owner/operator is late submitting the notice of disposal, ensure you visit a service centre within the 14 days to transfer the registration, or a late transfer fee will be applied.

• the previous owner to have submitted a notice of disposal
• the vehicle's NSW registration plate number
• a MyServiceNSW Account connected to Roads and Maritime Services
• your pensioner details (if applicable)
• the vehicle purchase date
• the purchase price or market price of the vehicle (whichever is higher)
• payment for the transfer fee and any additional fees and taxes (if applicable).

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Select the 'Transfer online' button.
3. Log into your MyServiceNSW Account, or register one now.
4. Enter the NSW plate number of the vehicle, or choose the NSW plate number from the list displayed.
5. Enter the sale details.
6. If you're a pensioner, enter your pensioner details.
7. Check and confirm your registration transfer.
8. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.
9. Make your payment.
10. Print the receipt or send it to your email address.

If you're not eligible to transfer the registration online:

1. Download and complete the Application for Transfer of Registration – PDF.
2. Visit a service centre with the completed form, your proof of identification and your proof of registration entitlement.

You must:

• hold a NSW driver licence
• be transferring a vehicle registered in NSW.

Sometimes it's not possible to transfer registration online. You'll need to visit a service centre if any of the following apply:

• you've bought the vehicle on behalf of an organisation
• you're entitled to a stamp duty exemption – visit Registration costs and concessions at the Roads and Maritime website to learn more
• the previous owner has not submitted a notice of disposal.