check vehicle ownership wa Page 514

Short answer: you can’t see the owner’s name in WA—privacy laws and all that—but you can verify the car’s status like a pro. Use the WA Department of Transport Vehicle Licence Check with the plate or VIN to confirm registration status, expiry, and make/model. For finance and national history, run a PPSR search (about AUD $2) using the VIN; it reports if the car is encumbered, stolen, or written off via national NEVDIS data. If you’re extra cautious, cross-check for stolen status with WA Police and make sure the VIN on the car matches the rego papers—numbers should agree like long‑lost twins. When buying, ask the seller for ID and a signed receipt stating VIN, price, date, and that the vehicle is unencumbered. Do that, and you’ll know everything you need—except the previous owner’s favourite radio station.