change of car ownership victoria

In Victoria, you and the buyer must transfer the rego with VicRoads within 14 days, or the fines start sharpening their knives.

For most private sales, the seller supplies a current Victorian Roadworthy Certificate (RWC); exemptions exist for some transfers and dealer trades.

The buyer completes the transfer online via myVicRoads using the vehicle details, odometer reading, and sale price, then pays the transfer fee plus motor vehicle duty (based on the higher of price or market value).

The seller should lodge a Notice of Disposal immediately so any future fines don’t come knocking like an unwanted relative.

If the car can’t pass RWC, fix the defects or renegotiate—hope isn’t a compliance strategy.

Number plates usually stay with the vehicle unless you’re cancelling rego; when in doubt, check the latest VicRoads instructions before handing over keys.