South Australia - Cancel a Vehicle Registration

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Procedure

1. Complete an Application to cancel registration form. You may download this form online or obtain a copy from any Service SA customer service centre.
2. You will need to surrender the number plates when you lodge the application. If you are unable to surrender the plates telephone 13 10 84 or contact a Service SA customer service centre.
3. For Heavy Vehicles Only: Provide evidence that the registration label has been destroyed. You can take the current label when you lodge the application or provide an inspection certificate, or a statutory declaration stating that the label has been destroyed. This must be witnessed by a customer service centre officer, Justice of the Peace or a police officer.
4. Submit the completed application along with all other required documents, at a Service SA customer service centre.

Re-Registration

If you want to re-register a vehicle and the number plates have been surrendered new number plates will be issued upon payment of the fee.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Number plates

Office Locations & Contacts

South Australia Customer Service Centre

Locations and opening hours

Telephone assistance (available Monday to Friday - local call charges apply):
Registration and driver's licences - phone 13 10 84 (8.00 am to 6.00 pm)
General government information - phone 13 23 24 (9.00 am to 5.00 pm)

Email: [email protected]

Eligibility

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Fees

Refunds

• A refund is calculated on your vehicle's annual registration fee
• A pro-rata refund is provided on the Compulsory Third Party insurance premium and the lifetime support scheme levy.
• A cancellation fee is deducted from any refund due.
• All refunds will be forwarded by cheque.
• A refund will not be issued on the cancellation of an Unregistered Vehicle Permit.
• No refund is issued on the stamp duty on the Compulsory Third Party insurance or the Emergency Services Levy.
• The Administration fee charged for a renewal of registration or a new registration is not refundable.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Application to cancel registration form

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Instructions

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Need for the Document

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External Links

• South Australia Government Website:

https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/motoring/vehicles-and-registration/vehicle-registration/cancelling-vehicle-registration

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