Queensland - Register a Motor Vehicle or a Motorcycle

ProcedureEdit

Registering a new motor vehicle or motorcycle

New vehicles, those that have never been registered before are usually registered on behalf of the new owner through the dealership where the vehicle was purchased from.

In case the new vehicle remained unregistered, you may register the vehicle by going to a customer service centre or if you live in a rural area, a Queensland Government Agency Program office, a Magistrates Court or a local police station. You will need to take your vehicle with you when you apply for the procedure as it may need to be inspected.

Registering a second hand motor vehicle or motorcycle

To register a second hand motor vehicle or motorcycle in Queensland you must legally move the vehicle to get a safety certificate. The certificate ensures all vehicles registered in Queensland meet the safety requirements for operation on Queensland roads.

Before you can move your vehicle from its place of purchase or from where it is currently garaged, you must:

Fill out a Vehicle Registration Application form, you may also obtain a copy of the form at customer service centres
Organise a CTP insurance certificate for the 6 or 12 month registration period of the vehicle through a licensed insurer
Make sure the plate(s) and label have been removed from the vehiclestandard Queensland plate(s) must be surrendered to the department or their agent.

Note: If the vehicle is currently under a Number Plate Confiscation Notice issued by the Queensland Police Service (QPS), the vehicle may not be registered during the confiscation period. To know more about the notice, you will need to contact QPS directly.

Bring the completed form F3518 and your CTP insurance certificate with you to allow you to legally travel in your vehicle on the shortest and most direct route to:

an Approved Inspection Station (AIS) to obtain a safety certificate
an authorised gas installer to obtain a gas certificate (if applicable).

Note: If the vehicle does not pass a safety certificate, and the work cannot be done at the AIS, you will need to obtain an unregistered vehicle permit if the vehicle is considered to be in a safe condition. Otherwise the vehicle must be transported.

Once you have secured a safety certificate and a gas certificate (if applicable) for the vehicle, you can now drive the vehicle to a customer service centre to apply for vehicle registration.

Registering a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is currently registered in another state

If you and your vehicle move to Queensland, the vehicle must be registered in Queensland within 14 days of your move and establishment of your new garage address. Failure to register will make you liable to pay a fine.

Note: The registered operator of an interstate vehicle is the one responsible for contacting the relevant interstate authority for any refund and cancellation requirements as the requirements may vary from state to state. You may surrender your interstate number plate(s) to a customer service centre, or to a department agent (a receipt will be issued to you upon surrender). If the interstate plate(s) are not surrendered to the department, you will be required to surrender the plate(s) to the issuing interstate authority.

Payment of fees

You can pay your registration online, by phone, by mail, by using BPAY, through Australia Post, at the customer service centre or through another agency. The registration label (sticker) and certificate will be posted to you after you have paid. Please keep your receipt/receipt number as proof of payment.

Required DocumentsEdit

Documents you may need to present when you register your vehicle:

A completed Vehicle Registration Application form (F3518). The form is available from any customer service centre or, if you live in a rural area, at Queensland Government Agency Program office, Magistrates Court or your local police station.
Compulsory third party insurance certificate, for the 6 or 12 month registration period, from a licensed insurer. The original copy of the certificate must be presented to the department when you file for registration. If your vehicle is currently registered interstate you can choose a compulsory third party insurer on your application form.
Original copy of your current Queensland safety certificate
Gas certificate that is less than 3 months old. If your vehicle runs on gas or is fitted with gas fittings or systems, you must provide a gas certificate from an authorised gas installer. In case you are unable to obtain a gas certificate because are no authorised gas installer in your area, then you must provide a gas exemption certificate issued by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation. Note: new vehicles fitted with gas fittings or systems by the manufacturer do not require a gas certificate.
A weighbridge certificate or other acceptable evidence of the vehicle's tare (unladen) weight (required only for vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 4.5 tonnes)

Other documents that you may need to present:

Evidence of the vehicle's origin: Old registration papers or an official purchase receipt are acceptable.
Evidence of the vehicle's garage address:
- Current Queensland driver licence, property rates notice, gas, phone or electricity bill are acceptable.
- Bank statement issued from the same financial institution as debit/credit card supplied (issued within the last 6 months).
Identification:
- For individuals: Refer to the evidence of identity information sheet for more information.
- For organisations:
  - certificate of incorporation (issued by the Office of Fair Trading)
  - business registration (issued by the Office of Fair Trading),
  - certificate of registration of a company (issued by ASICAustralian Securities and Investments Commission)

Notes:

To register a vehicle under a business name, the proprietor of the business must also bring their Queensland driver licence as identification.
Organisation's representatives must also bring proof that they are acting on behalf of the organisation. Evidence of representation includes one of the following: a person is in their organisation's uniform, a business card or business identification, the person is a regular representative for the organisation at the customer service centre, documentation from the organisation on official letterhead, as well as the representative's personal identification, such as their Queensland driver licence.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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EligibilityEdit

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FeesEdit

Registration transfer fee: $23.60
Plate fee: $25.45
Unregistered vehicle permit (UVP): $28.25 per day

Note: The fee does not include compulsory third party (CTP) insurance fees. Class 22 CTP insurance can be nominated when you purchase the UVP. Check the Class 22 fee

Payment options

Online Payment

Pay your registration renewal online by using your credit card. You can renew multiple registrations at once. Payments made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) will incur a credit card surcharge.

If you are renewing registration of vehicles that are registered to an organisation you will need an Australian company number (ACN). Heavy vehicles, if required, must have a current certificate of inspection (COI).

Make sure that your payment can be processed before you begin your online payment transaction.

Pay by phone

Call 13 23 90

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InstructionsEdit

Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance is collected with vehicle registration. It indemnifies vehicle owners and drivers who are legally liable for personal injury to any other party in the event of a motor vehicle accident. Vehicle registration also allows common safety standards to be enforced and provides an efficient system to prevent the re-registration of stolen vehicles.

The Purpose of Use (POU) form identifies the vehicle's intended use. It is recorded by the Department of Transport and Main Roads to:

identify vehicles subject to 6 or 12 month inspections
determine the appropriate fees, in particular CTP
assist in the identification of vehicles that may be eligible for family vehicle registration freeze
assist with on-road enforcement

Notes:

If the vehicle serves more than one purpose, you must select the purpose that charges the highest registration fee.
The POU selected may alter the registration charged. Businesses, trusts and organisations are not eligible for "private" POU.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

Vehicle registration is a requirement by the state. It's purpose is to establish clear ownership and to tax motorist or vehicle owners.

Almost all vehicles bears a unique vehicle identification number, but only registered ones display a vehicle registration plate and carry a vehicle registration certificate.

Registering motor vehicles and motorcycles in Queensland helps authorities in identifying and managing vehicle operators, it also makes travelling on the road much safer and secure. Registration fees collected provide essential funding for the development and maintenance of Queensland's road network.

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