How to Change a New Car Into Your Name With the RTA

If you have recently purchased a new car in New South Wales, Australia, the Roads and Traffic Authority requires that any new car must be registered to the new owner within 14 days of purchase. In order to transfer the car into your name legally, you must present yourself in person to the RTA with a number of documents. All documents must be original copies.

Instructions

1

Obtain proof of identity. This can be in the form of a NSW driver's licence, a NSW photo identification card, or a piece of identification from each of List 1 and List 2 as prescribed by the RTA. See the link in the Resources section for the full lists.

2

Obtain proof of registration entitlement. In most cases, this will be a receipt from the car dealership showing your name, the dealer's name and address, the date you bought the car, the registration number and VIN or chassis number of the car. See the link in Resources for a full list of accepted documents.

3

Fill out an application for transfer of registration form. An electronic copy of the form is available in the Resources section.

4

Arrange the required fees. In most cases, you will be required to pay a $27 transfer fee and stamp duty, which is calculated as 3 percent of your vehicle's worth. If your car has a market value of more than $45,000, you will be charged 5 percent on the portion of the value that is more than $45,000.

5

Take the form, documentation and fees in person to a local RTA office. See the link in Resources to find the office nearest to you.