If you acquire, or become the operator of, an ACT registered vehicle, you must apply to transfer the vehicle's registration within 14 days. A transfer fee is payable and a late transfer penalty 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, duty is 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.  At the time of paying the registration fee the Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTPI) component is also collected, The NRMA is the only provider of Compulsory Third Party Insurance in the ACT.

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 they are roadworthy 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. You will need to provide:

• the passed vehicle inspection report, if required;
• if purchased privately, the registration certificate signed by the former registered operator/s, or your purchase receipt for the vehicle; 
• if purchased from a motor vehicle dealer, the  Dealers Notice (Section 20) from any ACT licensed Motor Vehicle Dealer or the equivalent notice from an interstate motor vehicle dealer or the registration certificate signed by the licensed motor vehicle dealer; 
• Proof of Identity and Residency  
or a current ACT photographic driver licence; and
• proof that the vehicle is normally kept or 'garaged' in the ACT.

If you cannot register the vehicle personally, you can nominate an agent to act on your behalf. Click on agent authority form to print this form, this form is also available from any ACT Government Shopfront.