Transferring a car in Australia is mostly paperwork, a dash of stamp duty, and a stern deadline.
Buyer and seller lodge the transfer with your state authority (Service NSW, VicRoads, TMR QLD, etc.)—usually within about 14 days—and hand over a receipt with VIN and odometer.
The buyer pays stamp duty and a transfer fee, and some states require a roadworthy/safety certificate at transfer.
Do it online where possible, keep copies, and make sure the seller files a notice of disposal so any speeding tickets don’t come knocking on the wrong door.
Moving the car across states can trigger inspections and plate swaps; if the rego’s not worth saving, cancel it and pocket the pro‑rata refund.
Check your state’s official guidance for exact rules and fees—because the only thing consistent across Australia is that nothing is consistent.
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