Yes, you can transfer rego to a family member in Queensland; it’s treated like any private transfer, not a royal succession.
Do it within 14 days of them acquiring the vehicle, submit the transfer online via TMR or at a customer service centre, and make sure a current Safety Certificate (roadworthy) is provided unless the vehicle or situation is exempt. Both parties will need ID, proof of acquisition (sale receipt or gift letter), and the odometer reading; the plates generally stay with the car, and CTP cover rolls with the rego.
There’s a transfer fee and usually vehicle registration duty (even for gifts), though certain narrow exemptions apply—so budget for it in AUD and save the family argument for who’s buying lunch. If you miss the 14‑day window, expect late fees and a stern look from the system.
Simple rule: have the paperwork, have the safety cert, and you’ll be done faster than you can say “who scratched the bumper?”.
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