Transfer registration as a buyer

Step 1: Sign Part B of the vehicle registration transfer application form (recommended)

Even if you intend to transfer the registration online, we recommend the seller completes Part B of the:

• Vehicle registration transfer application (F3520) form, for vehicles and trailers
• Queensland regulated ship registration transfer application (F3521) form, for boats.

You both should sign it digitally or physically on the day of sale.

Step 2: Get the current safety certificate

The seller must give you a current Queensland safety certificate or certificate of inspection (unless the vehicle is exempt).

Certificates must be less than 3 months old at the time of transferring the registration.

For:

• electronic certificates—take a printed copy or write the certificate number on the transfer application form. If you request it, the seller must show you an electronic certificate so you can ensure it is valid.
• handwritten certificates—take the original blue copy.

Step 3: Gather your information

You’ll need your:

• first and last name
• date of birth
• Queensland residential address
• Queensland driver licence number or customer reference number (CRN).

You'll also need to provide the:

• registration number
• purpose of use (for vehicles and trailers)
• odometer reading (for vehicles, at the time of sale)
• vehicle value (for vehicles)
• garaging address (for vehicles and trailers)
• storage place and storage method (for boats).

Step 4: Log in and confirm your identity

Log in with your Transport and Main Roads (TMR) customer details or your Queensland Digital Identity (QDI).

Start the online service

Step 5: Complete the transfer and pay

Choose the registration to transfer. If you can’t see the registration listed, either:

• the seller has not completed their part of the transfer
• the registration cannot be transferred online.

Enter the transfer details. You’ll need the date of sale and details of the vehicle, trailer or boat.

Pay the:

• registration transfer fee
• vehicle registration duty (vehicles only), unless you are exempt.

Step 6: Keep a record of the transfer details

After you transfer your registration, we’ll send you a confirmation email if you have your address recorded with us. You can view, print or send a copy of the confirmation to another email address.

You can also log in and check My registrations to confirm if the registration is in your name, or you can message us or call 13 74 68.

Step 1: Complete and sign the registration transfer application form

Complete Part A of the:

• Vehicle registration transfer application (F3520) form, for vehicles and trailers
• Queensland regulated ship registration transfer application (F3521) form, for boats.

You and the seller must sign Part A and Part B of the form digitally or physically on the day of sale. The seller should keep Part B of the form.

Step 2: Get the current safety certificate

The seller must give you a current Queensland safety certificate or certificate of inspection (unless the vehicle is exempt).

Certificates must be less than 3 months old at the time of transferring the registration.

For:

• electronic certificates—take a printed copy or write the certificate number on the transfer application form. If you request it, the seller must show you an electronic certificate so you can ensure it is valid.
• handwritten certificates—take the original blue copy.

Step 3: Get the gas inspection certificate (if required)

For vehicles fitted with gas fittings or systems, the seller must give you a gas inspection certificate or a gas exemption certificate.

Step 4: Complete the personalised number plate transfer application (if required)

If you are buying personalised plates with the vehicle, you will need to sign Part A and B of the Personalised number plate transfer application (F2963) form. You need to lodge Part B when you complete the transfer.

Step 5: Complete the transfer and pay

You can complete the transfer at a:

• transport service centre
• QGAP office
• Magistrates Court
• police station, in rural or remote areas.

Find a service centre that offers registration services.

You’ll need to bring:

• a completed and signed Part A of the registration transfer application form
• the safety certificate or certificate of inspection (unless the vehicle is exempt).
• a gas inspection certificate or gas exemption certificate (if required)
• a completed personalised number plate transfer application (if required)
• proof of identity
• proof of address where the vehicle will be garaged, if different to your residential or business address
• a Modified vehicle statutory declaration, if you are transferring the registration of a vehicle modified to suit a person with a disability
• a completed concessional registration application form, if you are applying for concessional registration

When you transfer a registration into your name, you need to pay any fees that apply.

Step 6: Keep a record of the transfer details

We’ll give you a transfer confirmation after you have completed the transfer. We may also send you a registration certificate.

You can log in and check My registrations to confirm the registration is in your name, or you can message us or call 13 64 78.