How to Register a Vehicle in Victoria, Including Fees

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When you buy or sell a car in Victoria, you are required to complete a transfer of the vehicle's registration.

If you are unsure of how to transfer your car registration, rego fees, motor vehicle duty costs, VicRoads transfer fees, and interstate car registration in Victoria, we have put together a simple step-by-step guide that will walk you through the process.

The amount you have to pay to register your vehicle in Victoria can change depending on the kind of vehicle you drive and where you live in the state. To give you an idea, I have listed below the typical annual costs associated with car registration for what is known as a "light vehicle." The term "light vehicle" refers to most four-door sedans, station wagons, hatchbacks, and 4WDs.

Metropolitan area (high risk zone) 4 40 Outer metropolitan (medium risk zone) 8 30 Rural (low risk zone) 2 30

Caravans, light trailers, and vehicles used for transporting goods all have separate pricing structures.

You have fourteen days from the time you buy or are given a car in Victoria to transfer the registration into your own name. You are able to accomplish this by submitting a transfer form through the VicRoads website, or by visiting a VicRoads Customer Service Centre in person.

Buying on one's own account

If you are purchasing a car through a private sale, the vehicle transfer registration process requires that you follow these steps:

Purchasing a vehicle from a dealership

If you are simply purchasing your vehicle from a car dealership, it is primarily the dealer's responsibility to complete the appropriate vehicle registration transfer steps. If you are selling your vehicle, however, you will be responsible for doing so yourself. You only need to sign the vehicle transfer form, pay the transfer fee, and any applicable motor vehicle duty, and your vehicle will be transferred to the new owner.

The compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance for your vehicle will be automatically transferred to you if you change your registration in Victoria. Bear in mind, however, that this will only protect you from the financial and legal repercussions of any injuries or fatalities that are the direct result of an accident that you cause while driving. Compare different companies on Finder's comparison page for better and more all-encompassing auto insurance and protection.

If you are selling your car on your own, it is not the seller's responsibility to handle the vehicle registration; rather, it is the buyer's responsibility to do so. Despite this, you will still need to complete the following forms and provide the necessary documentation:

• The Roadworthy Certificate (RWC), which must be obtained from an authorized vehicle examiner
• The form for transferring vehicles. In order to complete and submit the "seller details" section, you will need to include your signature.
• A copy of the registration certificate or the notice of renewal (to demonstrate that you have the legal right to transfer the registration) or a myVicRoads account that clearly demonstrates that the vehicle is currently in your possession is required.

When you sell your vehicle to a car dealer, it is the dealer's responsibility to finish the registration transfer so that the vehicle is no longer registered in your name. Keeping a copy of the vehicle transfer form is all that is required to demonstrate that the transfer was started.

Important: Make sure to keep a copy of the vehicle transfer form for your own records. That way, even if the buyer doesn't hand over the transfer, you have proof that the transaction was completed.

Do you wish to keep your personalized license plates?

You will need to get in touch with VicRoads and cancel the vehicle registration before selling your vehicle if you want to keep your personalized license plates after the sale. However, in order for new license plates to be issued in the event that you sell the vehicle that is registered to you, you will be required to pay a fee. Before you sell your car, you need to make sure that your personalized license plates are removed and that the new plates are attached.

The costs associated with transferring the registration of a car into your name in Victoria are outlined in the table below. *

Private Automobile or car $42 Dealer Automobile or car $21 40 Private A motorcycle, a trailer, and a motorcycle for recreational use 70 Dealer A motorcycle, a trailer, and a motorcycle for recreational use 70

*Prices were obtained from VicRoads and are accurate as of July 2022

According to VicRoads, the amount of motor vehicle duty that you are obligated to pay is determined by the type of vehicle as well as the vehicle's current market value. The prices that are listed below are just an estimate of what it is likely that you will have to pay.

Vehicles designed for human occupants with a maximum market value of ,525 forty dollars for every two hundred dollars of the market value or any part thereof Autos transporting passengers that cost more than ,525 and up to $100,000 $10 forty dollars for every two hundred dollars of the market value or any part thereof Passenger vehicles over $100,000 $14 00 for every $200 worth of market value, or any part thereof

According to VicRoads, when you transfer a vehicle into your name, the motor vehicle duty may not need to be paid in some cases because certain individuals or situations qualify for an exemption. For instance, if you are transferring the registration of your vehicle from your spouse or partner into your own name, you might be exempt from the duty on motor vehicles. If your spouse or partner has passed away, the preceding guidelines still apply. If this is the case, make sure to explain why you are exempt from paying the transfer fee on the vehicle registration form and provide proof that you are eligible for the exemption.

If you plan on moving to Victoria and staying there for more than three months, you are required to switch the registration of the vehicle to one that is valid in Victoria. The following is a list of the steps that you need to take in order to legally register your vehicle:

Obtain a Certificate of Acceptability for Use on the Road.

You will require a valid Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC) in its original form. Check to see that it was published no more than a month before your scheduled registration appointment. If the vehicle's registration has not been expired for more than three months, is still registered in your name interstate, and is not changing ownership, you will not be required to have an RWC.

Make an appointment with the Victoria Roads office.

Make an appointment with VicRoads to have your vehicle registered. You are going to need to:

• Your current license, learner's permit, or customer number for the state of Victoria
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), also known as the registration number, and the engine number
• Your vehicle's make, model, and registration number, if you don't mind sharing.

What you need to bring with you to your appointment at VicRoads

It is possible that you will be required to bring the following items with you to your appointment:

• In the event that they inform you that the vehicle requires inspection,
• Your finished application for registration of your vehicle.
• A RWC that is both current and authentic.
• Evidence of one's identity
• Documentation demonstrating that your vehicle has been registered in another state for the past year.
• Before you leave the appointment, you will be provided with all of the tools necessary to attach your license plates.
• Documentation of your residence in the province of Victoria
• Payment can be made with either a credit card or cash (you can use the fee calculator on this website to determine how much it will cost to register your vehicle).

• The initials TAC stand for the "Transport Accident Charge." It is already factored into the cost of renewing your annual registration for any and all vehicles you own. It provides coverage for personal injuries, but it does not extend to any damage to property.

• In the state of Victoria, your vehicle's registration will be cancelled automatically if it has not been renewed within the first three months after its expiration date. This means that you will need to begin a new registration process with VicRoads.

• Your vehicle's size as well as its location, whether it be in a metropolitan or rural area, will have an effect on the costs. At the time of writing, the price to register a vehicle in an area outside of Victoria's metropolitan core is 8. 30 annually Therefore, you should anticipate spending approximately $202 over the course of the next three months. Be aware, however, that the service fee for renewing your registration every three or six months is $2. 50 (unless you're a concession card holder)