Register a new or used vehicle manually
To register manually:
- Confirm “Vehicle Status” through the Personal Property Securities Register.
- Complete all sections of the Dealer vehicle registration form (PDF) (including signatures) and attach the number plate bar code to the top right-hand corner of the application form.
- Attach all relevant documentation (concession application etc.).
- Complete the registration certificate.
- Issue the appropriate number plate(s).
- Complete the Manual (offline) registration summary form (PDF).
- Total all fees payable, including the inspection fee, administration fee and short-term fee (where applicable) for each registration.
- Post all registration forms and payment (by cheque or credit card) to VicRoads within 48 hours (two working days) in the white prepaid envelope.
- completed Dealer vehicle registration form (PDF)
- completed Registration concessions form (PDF) and copy of card (if applicable)
- completed certificate of approved operations form. Please select the relevant certificate of approved operations form from the list of level 1 to level 7 forms. Email [email protected] to get the correct form (if required)
- completed Manual (offline) registration summary form (PDF)
- fees paid by cheque or credit card.
Do not send roadworthy certificates.
Keep a copy of all registration documentation at the dealership for auditing purposes.
Number plates and a registration label (vessels only) must be attached to the vehicle and be clearly visible before the vehicle may be used on a road or public place.
Transfer a vehicle manually
Certain transfers cannot be processed using the myVicRoads partner account and must be processed manually.
These transfers include:
- vehicles acquired by dealers that are not part of their trading stock. Motor vehicle duty is payable for these vehicles
- second-hand demonstrator vehicles sold within 30 days of registration
- transfer of demonstrator passenger vehicles with a value exceeding the luxury vehicle duty amount.
Process:
- Get the completed and signed Dealer application for transfer of registration form (PDF) and evidence of identity documents (roadworthy certificate, where applicable).
- Have a VicRoads delegate inspect the vehicle and record the vehicle description on the transfer form.
- Confirm “Stolen status” through the Personal Properties Securities Register.
- completed Dealer application for transfer of registration form (PDF)
- current and original roadworthy certificate
- completed Manual dealer registration transfer payment summary form (PDF)
- fees paid by cheque or credit card.