Buying unregistered car from interstate

[NRG]

Interested in buying a car that was previously registered interstate and now is in NSW

since this car hasnt been registered for about a year now

does anyone know the process of changing name of ownership on the car whilst unregistered?

do i just use the interstate papers to change name?

thanks

p.s wouldve rung the RTA but they are closed and wanted some opinions

[MT]

I know in the ACT, if its unregisted and out of state, you need to go through the entire process of rego check and ID check, as well as registration and CTPI (green slip)

So in NSW, im pretty sure u will have to go get every slip available to get this car registered.

[1rocky]

i got this from the rta website its a bit long but hope it helps.You need to establish NSW registration for:

A second hand vehicle currently or previously registered interstate.

A second hand vehicle with cancelled NSW registration or NSW registration that expired more than three months ago.

What you need to pay:

Registration fees

Stamp duty if applicable (RTA customers seeking pensioner or other concessions see related link above right to concessions)

Number plate fee (see Number plate price list)

Inspection Report (blue slip) (See Vehicle Inspectors Bulletin 18 - New inspection fees for Authorised Inspection Stations - commencing 1 December 2005)

Vehicle Identification Inspection fees (if your vehicle requires an additional inspection)

Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance premium (green slip) (not required for trailers). The Motor Accidents Authority provides a comprehensive price comparison of CTP insurance policies. See Roadworthiness and insurance.

The Rego Calculator shows you what costs will be associated with registering an existing or new vehicle.

If you have not done any business with the RTA previously, you will need to go to a motor registry, provide proof of your identity (and be established as a customer.

. To establish registration you will need to go to a motor registry or send an authorised representative and provide:

Proof of your identity or, if registering the vehicle in the name of a company or organisation, proof that the company or organisation is a legal entity (see related link above right).

A representative’s authority if the vehicle is being registered in the name of a company or other organisation. For a company, the Director or an authorised delegate must complete and sign the Representative’s section on the Application for Registration form or provide a letter of authorisation on company letterhead. In the case of an incorporated association, the public officer must sign. In all cases, the authorised representative must provide proof of their identity. A representative’s authority may also be supplied for new vehicles registered in the name of a person.

Proof of acquisition (eg a receipt for purchase of the vehicle).

Proof of your residential address (see related link above right).

A valid Compulsory Third Party insurance policy – also known as a green slip – in hard copy format with the number plate section blank (not required for trailers).

An inspection report – also known as a blue slip – from an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). For AUVIS fees, see Vehicle Inspectors Bulletin 18 available from the related link above right.

A completed Application for Registration form (see RTA Forms at the bottom of this page).

Evidence of eligibility for any pensioner or other concessions (see related links to Pensioner concessions and Apprentice registration rebate above right).

An engineer’s certificate if the vehicle has been modified beyond the ‘owner-certified’ level or is an Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV).

Payment for registration, including registration fee, motor vehicle tax (or national heavy vehicle charges as applicable), stamp duty if applicable plus the applicable number plate fee.

All vehicles presented in order to establish registration (including interstate and imported vehicles) may require an additional inspection by the RTA’s Vehicle Identification Inspection Unit (VIIU). You will be notified at the time of registration if your vehicle requires an inspection. Vehicles requiring a VIIU inspection are subject to inspection fees.

Second-hand vehicles currently or previously registered interstate

To register a second-hand vehicle that is currently or was previously registered interstate, you will need to attend a motor registry in person and provide:

Proof of your identity or, if registering the vehicle in the name of a company or organisation, proof that the company or organisation is a legal entity (see related link above right).

A representative’s authority if the vehicle is being registered in the name of a company or other organisation. For a company, the Director or an authorised delegate must complete and sign the Representative’s section on the Application for Registration form or provide a letter of authorisation on company letterhead. In the case of an incorporated association, the public officer must sign. In all cases, the authorised representative must provide proof of their identity. A representative’s authority may also be supplied for new vehicles registered in the name of a person.

A representative’s authority cannot be supplied if you are registering the vehicle in the name of a person, you must attend the motor registry yourself. If the vehicle is being registered in joint names, one person may authorise the other to attend on their behalf (as long as the person who is not attending is recorded on the RTA computer system).

Proof of acquisition (eg a receipt for purchase of the vehicle, certificate of registration signed by the previous registered operator/s of the vehicle, or the previous certificate of registration in the same name if coming from interstate).

Proof of your residential address (see related link above right).

A valid Compulsory Third Party insurance policy – also known as a green slip - in hard copy format with the number plate section blank (not required for trailers).

Your interstate number plates – you’ll have to surrender your interstate plates before you’ll be given NSW plates.

An inspection report – also known as a blue slip – from an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Station (AUVIS). For AUVIS fees, see Vehicle Inspectors Bulletin 18 available from the related link above right.

A completed Application for Registration form (see RTA Forms at the bottom of this page).

Evidence of eligibility for any pensioner or other concessions (see related links to Pensioner concessions and Apprentice registration rebate above right).

An engineer’s certificate if the vehicle has been modified beyond the ‘owner-certified’ level or is an Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV).

Evidence of repair if the vehicle has been a repairable write-off (eg letters or receipts from repairers and a written off vehicle report from AUVIS).

Payment for registration, including registration fee, motor vehicle tax (or national heavy vehicle charges as applicable), stamp duty if applicable plus the applicable number plate fee.

All vehicles presented in order to establish registration (including interstate and imported vehicles) may require an additional inspection by the RTA's Vehicle Identification Inspection Unit (VIIU). You will be notified at the time of registration if your vehicle requires an inspection. Vehicles requiring a VIIU inspection are subject to inspection fees.

A completed Application for Registration form (see RTA Forms at the bottom of this page).

Evidence of eligibility for any pensioner or other concessions (see related links to Pensioner concessions and Apprentice registration rebate above right).

An engineer’s certificate if the vehicle has been modified beyond the ‘owner-certified’ level or is an Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV).

Evidence of repair if the vehicle has been a repairable write-off (eg letters or receipts from repairers and a written off vehicle report from AUVIS).

Payment for registration, including registration fee, motor vehicle tax (or national heavy vehicle charges as applicable), stamp duty if applicable plus the applicable number plate fee.

All vehicles presented in order to establish registration (including interstate and imported vehicles) may require an additional inspection by the RTA's Vehicle Identification Inspection Unit (VIIU). You will be notified at the time of registration if your vehicle requires an inspection. Vehicles requiring a VIIU inspection are subject to inspection fees.

[NRG]

thanks for the replys, very useful info

in regards to a receipt of purchase would that be an equivalent to the owner writing a letter that he sold the car to me?

[MT]

yup, just a receipt. Get the guy u bought it off to write a receipt saying

what you bought (vin number is pretty essential here)

who bought it

who sold it

what date

how much

and it will need to be signed, so not faxed emailed etc.

[Simo]

Get the guy to say you payed less on said receipt too :P

I saved many dollars on stamp duty LOL

[NRG]

thanks .... awesome feedback

picked up the car hopefully it turns out fine when registering it

[DrivInGScHool]

thanks .... awesome feedback

picked up the car hopefully it turns out fine when registering it

do a vehicle VIN chack in the state it came from ... eg from victoria . ring Vicroads and do a VIN check

stamp duty yes quote for lower but close to realistic .. they are cracking down on this in Victoria now