Registered Operator
The registered operator is the person/s or entity recorded on the vehicle registration certificate as being responsible for a vehicle.
This can be individual/s, a Company, incorporated association and Co-operative or Mutual Enterprise.
The name of a business cannot be recorded as the registered operator of a vehicle, however the individual trading under a business name, can register themselves as the registered operator.
Ownership
Being recorded as a registered operator does not prove ownership of a vehicle. If ownership is disputed, please seek legal advice.
Registration exemptions
Some vehicles do not need to be registered.
To check if your vehicle needs registration, please refer to ‘Registration Exemptions’ page.
Payment
Establish registration and transfer of vehicle registration requires payment of fees at the time the application is made.
Duty payment is also required and collected on behalf of the Department of Treasury and Finance State Revenue office. Some duty exemptions apply.
Registration period
Light motor-vehicles (not exceeding 4.5t GVM) can be registered for:
- three months
- six months
- 12 months.
Light trailers (not exceeding 4.5t GVM) can be registered for:
- six months
- 12 months
Heavy vehicles (exceeding 4.5t GVM) can be registered for:
- three months
- six months
- 12 months.
Transfer Registration Information
Transfer Timeframe
A transfer of registration is required within 14 days of acquiring the vehicle.
Authority
You must have authority to transfer a vehicle into another’s name. Any vehicle transferred without authority, including payment agreements for a vehicle which have not been upheld, is considered a civil dispute.
When disputes regarding vehicle ownership arise, the complainant is encouraged to seek legal advice or consult with Tasmania Police.
Non-Transferable
Some vehicles and types of registration are non-transferable, including Special Interest Vehicle Registration and some Conditional Restricted Use registered vehicle.
Non-transferable includes transfers from single to joint, or joint to single operators.
If a vehicle is non-transferable the registration must be cancelled (if applicable) and the registration established to the new single or joint operator.
Incorrect Transfer
Where an incorrect transfer has occurred due to paperwork anomalies or similar, complainants are encouraged to contact the Vehicle Management Unit.
Applicable Transfer
A transfer of vehicle registration is applicable for vehicles which are currently registered, unregistered, suspended, and lapsed.
A Transfer is not accepted for registrations which have been cancelled.