If you acquire, or become the operator of, an ACT registered vehicle, you must transfer the vehicle's registration within 14 days. A transfer fee is payable and a late fee will be charged for applications made after the 14 days.

For passenger vehicles with a purchase price or market value of less than $45,000 payable at the rate of $3.00 for every $100.00 or part thereof. For passenger vehicles with a purchase price or market value of more than $45,000, duty is payable at a rate of $5.00 for every $100.00 or part thereof. An administration fee applies.  The market value or purchase price must include GST, trade-in allowance, fleet discounts, accessories, any additions to the vehicle and equipment attached to the cab chassis e.g. tipper body or tray.

At the time of paying the registration fee the Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTPI) component is also collected.

Vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes and more than six years old need to be inspected at the vehicle inspection station, Dickson, or by an authorised examiner in the ACT to ensure you obtain a roadworthy certificate before the registration transfer can be completed.

A fee is charged for the inspection. The inspection report is valid for one month from the date of inspection.

Registration transfers can be arranged at any ACT Government Shopfront.