Sold or bought a car in WA and want to avoid a slap from the paperwork fairy? In WA, both seller and buyer lodge the transfer through DoTDirect or at a Driver and Vehicle Services centre—miss the deadline and fines can apply. The buyer pays the transfer fee plus vehicle licence duty (based on the sale price/market value), while the seller should lodge a disposal notice straight away so any future fines don’t land in their lap. You’ll need the rego or VIN, sale date, price, odometer reading, and proper ID, and yes, plates generally stay with the vehicle in WA (personalised plates can be retained if swapped before sale). If finance is owing, get the payout sorted before transferring, unless you enjoy administrative cliffhangers. Keep a signed receipt or contract for both parties and you’re off—no victory lap required.
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