MR9

Government of Western Australia

Notification of Change of Ownership

Department of Transport
Driver and Vehicle Services
Vehicle Licence Transfer

An easier way to transfer

What the seller has to do
1. If you are transferring a licensed vehicle to another owner you are required to complete this form and forward
the Sellers Copy (the green copy) to:
Driver and Vehicle Services
GPO Box R1290
Perth, WA 6844
within 7 days of the sale. If you do not, you may incur a $100 infringement and be liable for any fines/infringements lodged against
the vehicle.

2. Make sure all relevant details are completed on the form. Both you and the purchaser are required to complete and sign the form.

3. You are required to forward or hand the Purchasers Copy (the red copy) together with the current vehicle licence papers to the
purchaser.

4. If you have a special or personalised plates fitted to your vehicle and wish to retain them, you must exchange the plates at a
Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre or regional agent before completing the sale of the vehicle.

5. If the vehicle is fitted with optional plates and you intend to sell them with the vehicle, a Transfer of Right to Display Optional
Plates (MR176) form must be signed by both parties. Failure to complete the prescribed form within 28 days will render you liable
for prosecution, as it is your responsibility as the holder of a Right to Display optional plates to transfer the Right to Display these
plates where there has been a change in ownership of the vehicle to which the plates are attached.
Note: It is unlawful to display optional plates on a vehicle without approval from the Director General

6. The onus is on the purchaser to ensure an approved immobiliser is installed. If an approved immobiliser is installed, please supply
to the purchaser any information about the immobiliser as a courtesy.

7. If you are disposing of a vehicle that is licensed at concession rates, you should advise the new owner of the concession and
possible charges to be incurred.
What the purchaser has to do
1. After the Notification of Change of Ownership form has been lodged with DVS, you will receive an invoice for the vehicle licence
duty and transfer fee and any upgrade of licence fee.

2. The purchaser must submit the Purchasers Copy (red copy) to DVS within 14 days of purchasing the vehicle. If you do not,
you may incur a $100 infringement.

3. As the purchaser, you must pay the vehicle licence duty and transfer fee within 28 days of the invoice being issued or a penalty of
$100 may apply.

4. If you purchase a vehicle that is licensed at concession rates and you are not eligible for the concession, the vehicle licence must
be restored to full rates prior to using the vehicle. Until the vehicle licence has been restored to full rates the vehicle licence will
be deemed invalid. The continued use of the vehicle will be in contravention of the Road Traffic Act 1974.

5. If you purchase a vehicle with optional plates and you intend to keep them, you must complete a Transfer of Right to Display
Optional Plates (MR176) form. The vendor (seller) of the Right to Display optional plates and you the purchaser of the Right to
Display these plates must sign the form and return it to a DVS centre or regional agent along with the vehicle transfer form.
A Plate transfer fee is applicable. If you are unable to provide a signed copy of the Transfer of Right to Display Optional Plates
form (MR176), then the plates must be returned to your nearest DVS centre or regional agent.
Note: It is unlawful to display optional plates on a vehicle without a Right to Display and Trade certificate being granted
by the Director General.

6. Your Transport invoice can be paid;

by BPAY - Contact your bank or financial institution for further information
online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs (Visa and MasterCard only); or
by phone 1300 655 322 (Visa or MasterCard); or
by mail (GPO Box R1290, Perth, 6844); or
in person at any metropolitan Post Office, participating country Post Office, regional agent or a DVS Centre (cash, cheque,
EFTPOS*, VISA* or MasterCard*).
*Not available at some DVS agents.
The information you supply on this form may be disclosed to other government agencies where provided for in legislation.
The Director General of the Department of Transport also releases aggregated statistical information to third parties. However, your
personal identifying information will not be released to these persons without your explicit consent.

WARNING: Restrictions on vehicle transfers

There may be sanctions applied by the Department of the Attorney General in respect of unpaid fines that prevent the grant, renewal
or transfer of a vehicle licence. Until such time the sanction has been removed, the vehicle is considered unlicensed and continued use of
the vehicle will be in contravention of the Road Traffic Act 1974.
Before considering the sale or purchase of a vehicle, the vehicle licence status may be checked at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs
Vehicle owners that might have outstanding infringement notices or court fines may contact the Fines Enforcement Registry on
1300 650 235 to enquire if their unpaid fines have led to a suspension of the vehicle licence.

SELLERS AND PURCHASERS SHOULD READ THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

ON PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE AND IMMOBILISERS OVERLEAF
Proof of Identity and Age (POI)
Purchasers must provide proof of identity and age before a vehicle licence can be transferred.

A vehicle licence can only be issued/transferred to:

an individual (natural person) aged 18 years or older for a heavy vehicle (over 4500 kg mass rating for charging) or
16 years or older for any other vehicle;
a corporate company or other incorporated body; or
any other body that is recognised as being a legal entity.

Proof of identity and age can be provided by:

An individual (natural person)

Providing details of your W.A. drivers licence number in this space provided on the form or producing evidence
of your identity and date of birth to DVS (e.g. a Birth Certificate, Passport or another Australian drivers licence etc).
If forwarded by mail please include certified copies, not originals.

A corporate company or other incorporated body

Companies or corporate bodies registered under the Corporations Act (2001) must provide details of their
Australian Company Number (A.C.N.) in the space provided on the form or present a Certificate of Incorporation
(issued by ASIC) to DVS.

Organisations incorporated under any other Australian law (associations, unions, lubs, foundations etc), must present a
Certificate of Incorporation or other legal document that creates the body as a legal entity as evidence of identity. If this
application is to be lodged by mail, please enclose a certified copy of the Certificate.

When a vehicle is jointly owned a Proof of Identity form must be completed and signed by all owners nominating an owner/
licence holder. Proof of Identity forms may be obtained online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs.

Immobilisers are compulsory

Every vehicle, unless it is exempt, must have either a factory fitted or Government approved immobiliser fitted
before the licence can be transferred.

It is the purchasers responsibility to fit or ensure that the vehicle is fitted with an approved immobiliser.

Exempt vehicles are:

vehicles that are 25 years or older;
vehicles that have a tare weight over 3000 kg or a GVM or aggregate weight over 4500 kg;
motorcycles;
some farm vehicles.

Transfer fees and vehicle licence duty cannot be paid unless the purchaser makes a declaration that a factory fitted or
other approved immobiliser is fitted to the vehicle. A false or misleading declaration may result in a fine and the vehicle
licence being cancelled.

For more information

Brochures are available from authorised installers, RAC offices and online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs.

Last Updated: 04/07/2013

 Sellers Copy (green copy) MR9
Government of Western Australia

Notification of Change of Ownership

Department of Transport
Driver and Vehicle Services
Vehicle Licence Transfer
This form must be completed and signed by both the seller and the purchaser. The seller must mail the top copy to:
Driver and Vehicle Services, GPO Box R1290, Perth, WA 6844 within 7 days of the sale or a $100 infringement may be issued.

Vehicle Details (Details to be completed from vehicle licence papers)

Plate Number Licence Expiry Date
If the vehicle has optional number plates
fitted, you must also transfer the ownership of
the right to display. See page 1.

Make Model Body Type badge Series

Engine Number Chassis/VIN Number Year of Manufacture

Odometer Reading
Transmission Type (please tick ) Vehicle Condition (please tick )
Automatic Manual Poor Average Good

Seller Details
Date of Birth
Sellers Name in Full: Given names
Family Name

Australian Company Number (ACN)

Company Name
(If vehicle is licensed in company name)

POSTCODE
Residential Suburb or
Address Town

Date of Disposal
contact Dutiable Value Selling
number (see definitions overleaf) Price

Purchaser Details: IMPORTANT - all boxes must be completed. Refer to Proof of Identity requirements
Purchasers Name in Full: Given
Family Name Names

Is this vehicle to be licensed in the name of a corporate company? (Please tick) Yes No
Australian Company Number (ACN)
IF YES,
Company Name

It is important that you complete this information for the transfer process to proceed.
Will this vehicle be kept primarily in WA (see Garaging Address on back of form for explanation)? YES NO

Is a factory fitted or Government approved immobiliser fitted to this vehicle and fully operational? YES NO
WA Drivers Licence Number Date of Birth
Contact
Phone Number

POSTCODE
Residential Suburb or
Address Town

Suburb or POSTCODE
Postal Address
Town

Do you give consent to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) to use the address(es) above as your
YES NO
residential/ postal address(es) for all DVS dealings?
Garaging Address Suburb or POSTCODE
(See back of form for explanation) Town

WARNING A seller or purchaser who understates the purchase price or dutiable value of a vehicle or who provides information which is false in a
material particular (important details) commits an offence under the Duties Act 2008 and is liable to a penalty of $20,000. The seller and the
purchaser are liable for the payment of the amount of shortfall of vehicle licence duty to the extent of the amount understated, together with
a penalty of 100% of that duty.

Purchasers Declaration Sellers Declaration

I declare that all the above information I have I declare that all the above information I have

provided is true and correct and hereby apply provided is true and correct.
to transfer the vehicle licence into my name.
Date Date

Purchasers Signature Sellers Signature
 What the seller has to do
1. If you are selling a licensed vehicle to another owner you are required to complete this form and forward the Sellers Copy (the green copy) to Driver
and Vehicle Services (DVS), GPO Box R1290, Perth WA 6844 within 7 days of the sale or a $100 infringement may be issued.
2. Make sure that all relevant details are completed on the form. Both you and the purchaser are required to complete and sign the form.
3. You are required to forward or hand the Purchasers Copy (the red copy) together with the current licence papers to the purchaser.
4. Once the Notification of Change of Ownership form has been lodged, DVS will invoice the Purchaser for the vehicle licence duty and transfer fee.
5. If the vehicle is fitted with optional plates, and you intend to sell them with the vehicle, a Transfer of Right to Display Special Plates form must be
signed by both parties.
6. The onus is on the purchaser to ensure that an approved immobiliser is installed. If an approved immobiliser is installed, please supply to the
purchaser any information about the immobiliser as a courtesy.
7. If you are disposing of a vehicle that is licensed at concession rates, you should advise the new owner of the concession and possible charges.
8. Where details have not been completed you may be contacted by telephone to confirm vehicle details.

Definitions - Dutiable Value

The term dutiable value is defined by Division 5 of the Duties Act 2008. The following interpretation is provided as a guide only.
New Vehicle:
For a new vehicle (which includes a demonstration model that has been used for that purpose for not more than 2 months) that is a motor car, motor wagon
or motorcycle, the list price (see definition below), plus the price fixed by the manufacturer, importer or principle distributor as the additional retail selling price
in Western Australia for a particular type of transmission fitted to the vehicle. (For example, the set fee to upgrade a manual transmission to automatic).

Used Vehicle:
In relation to used vehicles - the amount for which the vehicle might reasonably be sold, free of encumbrance, in the open market. Where the dutiable value or
purchase price of a vehicle has been incorrectly stated the matter will be referred to the Office of State Revenue for investigation and possible prosecution .

List Price means the price that has been fixed by the manufacturer, importer or principle distributor as the retail selling price of that vehicle in Western Australia.

NOTE: Vehicles which are transferred for no monetary gain need to have an amount provided for which the vehicle might reasonably be sold, free of
encumbrances in the open market. i.e. its dutiable value.

Garaging Address (base of operation):

In accordance with section 17(2)(d) of the Road Traffic Act 1974, vehicles cannot be licensed in Western Australia if they are garaged in another state. You may
be required to produce documentary proof of this.

POSTAL ADDRESS FOR ENQUIRIES

Driver and Vehicle Services Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs

GPO Box R1290 Telephone: 13 11 56
Perth WA 6844 Facsimile: 1300 669 995
TTY: (08) 9216 8484

The information you supply on this form may be disclosed to other government agencies where provided for in legislation. The Director General of the
Department of Transport also releases aggregated statistical information to third parties. However, your personal identifying information will not be released to
these persons without your explicit consent.
 Purchasers Copy (red copy) MR9
Government of Western Australia

Notification of Change of Ownership

Department of Transport
Driver and Vehicle Services
Vehicle Licence Transfer
This form must be completed and signed by both the seller and the purchaser. The purchaser must mail the top copy to:
Driver and Vehicle Services, GPO Box R1290, Perth, WA 6844 within 7 days of the sale or a $100 infringement may be issued.

Vehicle Details (Details to be completed from vehicle licence papers)

Plate Number Licence Expiry Date
If the vehicle has optional number plates
fitted, you must also transfer the ownership of
the right to display. See page 1.

Make Model Body Type badge Series

Engine Number Chassis/VIN Number Year of Manufacture

Odometer Reading
Transmission Type (please tick ) Vehicle Condition (please tick )
Automatic Manual Poor Average Good

Seller Details
Date of Birth
Sellers Name in Full: Given names
Family Name

Australian Company Number (ACN)

Company Name
(If vehicle is licensed in company name)

POSTCODE
Residential Suburb or
Address Town

Date of Disposal
contact Dutiable Value Selling
number (see definitions overleaf) Price

Purchaser Details: IMPORTANT - all boxes must be completed. Refer to Proof of Identity requirements
Purchasers Name in Full: Given
Family Name Names

Is this vehicle to be licensed in the name of a corporate company? (Please tick) Yes No
Australian Company Number (ACN)
IF YES,
Company Name

It is important that you complete this information for the transfer process to proceed.
Will this vehicle be kept primarily in WA (see Garaging Address on back of form for explanation)? YES NO

Is a factory fitted or Government approved immobiliser fitted to this vehicle and fully operational? YES NO
WA Drivers Licence Number Date of Birth
Contact
Phone Number

POSTCODE
Residential Suburb or
Address Town

Suburb or POSTCODE
Postal Address
Town

Do you give consent to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) to use the address(es) above as your
YES NO
residential/ postal address(es) for all DVS dealings?
Garaging Address Suburb or POSTCODE
(See back of form for explanation) Town

WARNING A seller or Purchaser who understates the purchase price or dutiable value of a vehicle or who provides information which is false in a
material particular (important details) commits an offence under the Duties Act 2008 and is liable to a penalty of $20,000. The seller and the
purchaser are liable for the payment of the amount of shortfall of vehicle licence duty to the extent of the amount understated, together with
a penalty of 100% of that duty.

Purchasers Declaration Sellers Declaration

I declare that all the above information I have I declare that all the above information I have

provided is true and correct and hereby apply provided is true and correct.
to transfer the vehicle licence into my name.
Date Date

Purchasers Signature Sellers Signature
 What the purchaser has to do
1. When purchasing a licensed vehicle you must complete this form together with the seller of the vehicle. The seller is required to forward the Sellers
Copy (the green copy) to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), and give you (as the Purchaser) the Purchasers Copy (the red copy) and the current licence
papers. The purchaser must submit this copy either in person at a DVS Centre or agent, or by mail to the address at the foot of this page, within 14 days of
purchasing the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a penalty. Failure to pay the vehicle licence duty and transfer fee within 28 days of the invoice being
issued may result in an infringement of $100.

2.The invoice may be paid by BPAY (contact your bank or financial institution for further information), credit card using DVSs Phonepay 1300655322, by
mail (GPO Box R1290, PERTH, WA 6844), in person at any metropolitan Post Office, participating country Post Office, regional DVS agent or a DVS
centre (cash, cheque or EFTPOS).
A vehicle can only be licensed in the name of an individual (natural person), corporate company, incorporated body or any other body that
is recognised as a legal entity. If the vehicle is jointly owned, a Proof of Identity form must be completed and signed nominating an owner/
licence holder. Proof of Identity forms may be obtained online at www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs.

Immobiliser Requirements
The purchaser of the vehicle is responsible to ensure that an approved immobiliser is installed. Any application to transfer the vehicle licence will not be
accepted if the purchaser has not declared (by signing the declaration on the front of the Notification of Change of Ownership form) that an approved
immobiliser is fitted to the vehicle and is operational. A false or misleading declaration will result in a fine. Vehicles that are 25 years or older, vehicles
that have a tare weight over 3000 kg or a GVM or aggregate weight over 4500 kg, motorcycles and some farm vehicles are exempt from the fitment of an
immobiliser.

1. If an immobiliser is not fitted to the vehicle, you must have one fitted before you can transfer or licence the vehicle. If you are unsure, contact your local
authorised immobiliser installer, visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs or call DVS on 13 11 56.
2. If the vehicle you are purchasing is already fitted with an immobiliser, you must confirm that it is an approved device. An approved immobiliser is:
Factory fitted (i.e. fitted at the time of manufacture). The vehicle owners handbook should confirm this.
Self arming (i.e. devices which automatically arm themselves without any assistance from the driver) and prevents the vehicle from being started.

If you are unsure about whether the vehicle immobiliser installed is approved, check with your nearest authorised installer, visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs.
or call DVS on 13 11 56.

Definitions - Dutiable Value

The term dutiable value is defined by Division 5 of the Duties Act 2008. The following interpretation is provided as a guide only.

New Vehicle:
For a new vehicle (which includes a demonstration model that has been used for that purpose for not more than 2 months) that is a motor car, motor wagon or
motorcycle, the list price (see definition below), plus the price fixed by the manufacturer, importer or principle distributor as the additional retail selling price in
Western Australia for a particular type of transmission fitted to the vehicle. (For example, the set fee to upgrade a manual transmission to automatic).

Used Vehicle:
In relation to used vehicles - the amount for which the vehicle might reasonably be sold, free of encumbrance, in the open market. Where the dutiable value
or purchase price of a vehicle has been incorrectly stated the matter will be referred to the Office of State Revenue for investigation and possible prosecution .

List Price means the price that has been fixed by the manufacturer, importer or principle distributor as the retail selling price of that vehicle in Western
Australia.

NOTE: Vehicles which are transferred for no monetary gain need to have an amount provided for which the vehicle might reasonably be sold, free of
encumbrances in the open market. i.e. its dutiable value.

vehicle Licence Duty Exemption on the Transfer of a Vehicle Licence Between Spouses/Defactos
The Duties Act 2008 has been amended to introduce an exemption from vehicle licence duty upon the transfer of a vehicle licence between spouses or de
facto partners of at least two years. For further information please contact the Department of Finance on 9262 1400 or visit www.finance.wa.gov.au.

Pensioner Concession Card Enquiries

If you are the holder of a Pension Concession card issued by Centrelink or Department of Veterans Affairs or a WA Seniors Card and a Commonwealth
Seniors Health Card holder, you may be eligible for a concession on your vehicle or drivers licence. For further information please call DVS on 13 11 56.

Garaging Address (base of operation)

In accordance with section 17(2)(d) of the Road Traffic Act 1974, vehicles cannot be licenced in Western Australia if they are garaged in another state.
You may be required to provide documentary proof of this.

Does The Vehicle Have Money Owing On It?

The Personal Property Securities Register (the PPSR) is the register where details of security interests in personal property can be registered and searched.
The Insolvency and Trustee Service Australia (ITSA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for administering the PPSR.

The PPSR can advise you if money is owed on a licensed second-hand car, motorcycle or self-propelled farm vehicle. Research has shown that one in five
PPSR checks reveals the vehicle to be financially encumbered. In nearly half the cases, the purchaser wasnt aware of it.

By doing a PPSR check, you can avoid the risk of your vehicle being repossessed. The PPSR can also improve your chances of knowing if a car on offer is
stolen. Buyers purchasing vehicles from licensed motor vehicle dealers do not need to use the PPSR.

To do a PPSR check, write down the vehicles plate number, engine number and chassis/VIN number and visit www.ppsr.gov.au for an online search or call
1300 007 777. Please phone between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm AEST Monday to Friday and 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday and Sunday (including public holidays).

POSTAL ADDRESS FOR TRANSFER AND IMMOBILISER ENQUIRIES

Driver and Vehicle Services Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/dvs
GPO Box R1290 Telephone: 13 11 56 Facsimile: 1300 669 995
Perth WA 6844 TTY: (08) 9216 8484