Vehicle licences

Find out how to obtain, renew or transfer a vehicle licence in Western Australia, including repairable written-off and hail-damaged vehicles. You will also find information on immobilisers, vehicle plates, and Dealer Online.

For vehicle dealers

For vehicle dealers operating in Western Australia, this section provides all the information you need to obtain trade plates, forms, and become a member of Dealer Online - saving you and your customers time and money in the licensing process. Go to For vehicle dealers or select from the following:

Immobilisers

When applying for a vehicle licence or transferring the ownership of a vehicle in Western Australia, you must ensure that a government approved immobiliser has been fitted. This section provides everything you need to know about immobilisers including what vehicles are exempt, responsibilities and requirements, as well as information for vehicle dealers, installers and manufacturers. To find out more go to Immobilisers.

Transfer by court order or deceased estate

A vehicle licence that is transferred to a new owner because of a judgement by a Court, or because they are a beneficiary of a deceased estate, pays a nominal rate of vehicle licence duty on the value of the vehicle as set by State Revenue.. To find out more go to Transfer by court order or deceased estate.

Transfer vehicle ownership (buy/sell a vehicle)

Buying or selling a vehicle? Find out what you need to do to transfer vehicle ownership in Western Australia, including ensuring an approved immobiliser is fitted and how to check if a vehicle has money owing on it. To find out more go to Transfer vehicle ownership.

Vehicle licence plates

Standard brand WA plates are issued as the default design for Western Australian vehicles. Here you can find out what to do if your plates are damaged, lost or stolen. Go to Vehicle licence plates or select from the following:

Vehicle licences and renewals

Find out how to obtain or renew a vehicle licence (registration) in Western Australia. Information on how to apply for a vehicle licence refund, a seasonal vehicle licence, and a licence to transport timber logs and woodchips is also provided here. Go to Vehicle licences and renewals or select from the following:

Bulk billing
Cancellation of vehicle licences
Change in heavy vehicle use
Federal Interstate Registration Scheme (FIRS)
License a vehicle (includes caravans and trailers)
License an interstate or overseas vehicle (includes left-hand vehicles)
Licence to transport timber logs or woodchips
Renew your vehicle licence (includes caravans and trailers)
Seasonal vehicle licence
Vehicle licence check (online)
Vehicle licence penalties
Vehicle licence refunds
Who can be issued with a vehicle licence

Written-off and damaged vehicles

Written-off vehicles are recorded on the national Written-Off Vehicle Register and may be classified as a statutory write-off or a repairable write-off. Here you can find out how to get a repairable written-off vehicle licensed in Western Australia and what special conditions are in place for hail-damaged vehicles. Go to Written-off and damaged vehicles or select from the following: