Transferring car ownership in WA is blissfully simple—by government standards—do it via DoTDirect or at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre within 14 days.
The buyer pays a transfer fee plus vehicle licence duty (stamp duty) based on the purchase price/type, so budget for that before you blow it on floor mats.
You’ll need the rego details (plate/VIN), the sale date and price, proof of identity, and the signed transfer info from the seller.
The seller should lodge a disposal notice online immediately to stop fines following them like a bad smell.
WA doesn’t generally require a roadworthy for private transfers, but if the car’s defected or called in for inspection, you’ll be sent to the pit lane.
If there’s finance, confirm the payout and check the PPSR; plates stay with the car in WA, and late transfers can cop extra fees—so don’t dawdle.
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