Transfer fees & roadworthy exemptions
When you transfer a registered vehicle, you are required to pay a transfer fee, motor vehicle duty (MVD) and provide a roadworthy certificate (RWC) unless exempt.
When you transfer a vehicle into your name, you may be eligible for exemptions based on your transfer type and vehicle type. Refer to the table below to determine whether fees and RWC are required for your transfer and vehicle type.
Over 90% of private transfers require transfer fee and duty payment and RWC provision. If your transfer involves a dealer, the dealer will manage the transfer process for you.
Unless specifically stated as a variation, the below apply to all vehicle types, including cars, heavy vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers.
Caravans are classified as trailers. If the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of a trailer is below 4.5 tonnes it is a light trailer, if GVM is above 4.5 tonnes it is a heavy trailer.
1. Light trailers - MVD and RWC are not required.
2. Light trailers - RWC is not required
3. The following vehicle type variations apply:
- Light trailers - MVD is not payable
- All other vehicle types - MVD is not payable to VicRoads at the time of transfer, the applicable MVD will be collected by the State Revenue Office.
4. The following vehicle type variations apply:
- Heavy trailers, Special Purpose Vehicle Type O (oversize/overmass) or Special Purpose Vehicle Type P - MVD and transfer fee are not payable.
- Tractors - MVD, transfer fee and RWC are not required.
- Light trailers - MVD and RWC are not required.
- Cars - duty concessions are applicable on primary producer cars, refer to transfer fees for information.
5. Heavy trailers - MVD and transfer fee are required.
Other - tractors and special purpose vehicles
Special purpose vehicle Type P (includes tractors): MVD and RWC are not required for any transfer.
Specially constructed vehicles: RWC not required for specially constructed vehicles where the body type is not based on a truck cab and chassis.
Refer to Vehicles exempt from roadworthiness requirements for a list of specially constructed vehicles.