transferring car ownership wa

In WA you’ve got 14 days to transfer a vehicle licence, which is government-speak for “move quickly or pay extra.” The seller should lodge a notification of change of ownership (DoTDirect or the paper form), and the buyer applies to transfer the licence and pays the transfer fee plus vehicle licence duty. Private passenger cars usually don’t need a roadworthy on transfer in WA—unless there’s a defect notice or it’s unlicensed—so no need to bribe your mechanic with doughnuts. Keep a dated bill of sale and the odometer reading because evidence beats guesswork every time. Do it online via DoTDirect if you can, or head to a Driver and Vehicle Services centre if the system throws a tantrum.