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.

Immobilisers

Immobilisers greatly reduce the chance of having your car stolen. It is compulsory to fit a Government approved immobiliser when you apply to license (register) or transfer a vehicle in WA. Find out if you require an immobiliser and how to get one fitted. 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. Go to Transfer by court order or deceased estate

Transfer vehicle ownership

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. Go to Transfer vehicle ownership

Vehicle dealers

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

Vehicle licence plates

Find out what to do if your Western Australian vehicle licence plates have been damaged, lost or stolen. Here you can also find out how to transfer your plates to an immediate family member. Go to Vehicle licence plates or select from the following:

Vehicle licences & 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 & renewals or select from the following:

Written-off / damaged vehicles

Find out about the Written-Off Vehicle Register and how to re-license a repairable written-off vehicle. This section also provides detailed information on hail-damaged vehicles. Go to Written-off / damaged vehicles or select from the following:

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