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Transfer registration to spouse, domestic partner or family member

If you wish to transfer vehicle registration to a spouse, domestic partner* or family member you will need to submit a vehicle registration transfer form to VicRoads within 14 days of the vehicle handover along with the required documents and fees.

* A domestic partner is a person that you are in a domestic relationship with and living with as a couple (also called de-facto relationship).


Transfer to current spouse or domestic partner
A transfer from a current spouse/domestic partner to the other requires:

  • a completed and signed vehicle registration transfer form, and
  • the transfer fee, and
  • the original marriage certificate (for married partners) or statutory declarations from both parties declaring the domestic relationship (for de-facto partners)


This transfer is exempt from a certificate of roadworthiness and motor vehicle duty.


Transfer to former spouse or domestic partner
A transfer from a former spouse/domestic partner to the other requires:

  • a completed and signed vehicle registration transfer form, and
  • the transfer fee, and
  • either a copy of the Family Court Order including the court order number and the details of the vehicle, or
  • a copy of the Mediation Agreement endorsed by a court, community mediation centre or a solicitor along with a letter from the current owner stating their consent to transfer the vehicle.


This transfer is exempt from a certificate of roadworthiness and motor vehicle duty.


Transfers to other family members
There are no exemptions for transfers to any other family members. Standard transfer of a registered vehicle requirements apply, refer to the information for sellers webpage for further information.


Fees
The transfer fees payable are:

  • motor vehicle (cars and truck) - $32.10
  • motor cycles - $5.50
  • trailers - $5.50


Motor vehicle duty is the tax payable when a vehicle is registered or transferred to another registered operator. The amount payable is based on the purchase price or the price which could be obtained in the open market (whichever is greater). Motor vehicle duty payable is $8 for every $200 (or part thereof) of the market value.


Forms
The vehicle registration transfer form is available by:



Lodging transfer documents
The transfer application form must be completed in full. You can lodge transfer documents by:

  • posting all the required documents and appropriate fees (cheque or money order) to VicRoads, GPO Box 1644, Melbourne 3001, or
  • visiting a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. Fees can be paid by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).



More information
For more information about fees see: Registration fees