Use RevenueWA’s Vehicle Duty calculator to find out how much vehicle licence duty is payable when you licence or transfer a vehicle in Western Australia (WA).
Why do we collect vehicle licence duty?
Driver and Vehicle Services is required by the Duties Act 2008 to collect vehicle licence duty when a vehicle is licensed or its licence is transferred.
Vehicle Duty Calculator (stamp duty)
Use RevenueWA’s Vehicle Duty Calculator to find out how much vehicle licence duty is payable when you licence or transfer a vehicle in WA.
Fees
A transfer fee must also be paid when transferring a vehicle licence.
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle transfer fee | $20.50 |
Caravans and camper trailers
Any caravan defined as 'a trailer (including a camper trailer) permanently fitted for human habitation in the course of a journey' is exempt from the payment of Vehicle Licence Duty only.
Transfer fees are still charged as they are a fee that represents a cost recovery for the administration of the licensing system when a change of ownership is processed.
Spouses and de factos
Spouses or de facto partners who've been together for at least 2 years, may be eligible for a vehicle licence duty exemption.
This exemption only applies to cars, buses, or goods vehicles under 3,000 kg that are used only for personal reasons like social or domestic purposes. The vehicle can't be used for business, trade, or transporting passengers or goods for money.
Note: The vehicle must be licensed when transferring and applying for exemption.