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So you want to sell your car. Well, before you do, you’ll have to decide whether you want to sell your car WITH or WITHOUT its current registration.

If you want to sell the car without the registration, you must call VicRoads on 13 11 71 and cancel it. You can get a refund on the registration fees if you return the number plates to your local VicRoads Customer Service Centre.

Now, if you decide to sell the car with its current registration, you’ll need to transfer the registration to the buyer. Let’s see how it’s done.

First, give the buyer a current Certificate Of Roadworthiness. You’ll need this certificate in order to sell your car legally. However, if you are selling your car to a car dealer, you don’t need one.

If you haven’t got a current Certificate of Roadworthiness, You’ll need to take your car to a licensed vehicle tester to have it inspected. You’ll find a list of licensed vehicle testers on our website.

Once your car has been checked and is considered roadworthy, you’ll receive the certificate. Oh, and before you give the certificate to the buyer, make sure it wasn’t issued more than 30 days before the sale date. If so, you’ll need to get another one.

Next, complete an Application for Transfer of Registration Form with the buyer. You can download the form on our website or pick one up at a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. Make sure you keep a copy for your records. And remember to check that both you and the buyer have filled out BOTH sections of the form.

Now all that’s left is for the buyer to submit the form to VicRoads and have the registration transferred. And it’s done!

For more information, or if you’re selling a car registered interstate and would like to transfer it to a Victorian registration, check out our website.

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