So you want to transfer a car — congratulations, you’ve entered the thrilling world of stamp duty and paperwork. The total cost is usually a mix of stamp/transfer duty (charged by your state), a government transfer/registration fee, a small PPSR check and any dealer/admin charges if you don’t do it privately. Expect stamp duty roughly in the order of 2–6% of the vehicle’s value, government transfer fees of about $30–$200, dealer/admin fees of $0–$400, and PPSR searches for a few dollars. For example, a used $5,000 car might attract roughly $100–$300 in duty plus ~$50–$150 in fees, whereas a $30,000 vehicle could attract several hundred to around $1,800 in duty depending on your state. Rules and exact amounts vary by state, so check your state revenue office and consider services like ServiceCentral, Tradingpost or CarShowroom for guidance — and brace yourself for the paperwork.
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