How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Australian Capital Territory
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Australian Capital Territory vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
The first field on any Canberra bill of sale should really be the jurisdiction: with NSW-registered vehicles filling half the territory's driveways, whether you're filling out an ACT transfer (Vehicle Safety Check required, Access Canberra, $3 per $100 concessional duty) or an NSW one (Pink Slip rules, 7-day Notice of Disposal) depends on the plates, not the suburb. Write the registration number and state prominently, then complete the standard fields — identifiers, odometer, true price, date, signatures — and record the VSC status for ACT-registered vehicles, since the transfer can't proceed without a current one.
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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name (exactly as on the vehicle registration papers)
- Current residential address
- Suburb, state, postcode
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current residential address
- Suburb, state, postcode
- Phone number (optional)
- Driver's licence number (recommended for identity verification)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Toyota, Ford, Holden)
- Model (e.g., HiLux, Ranger, Commodore)
- Body type (e.g., sedan, ute, SUV, wagon)
- Colour
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the compliance plate or door jamb
- Engine number (if known — on the engine block)
- Odometer reading at time of sale (km)
- Registration plate number and expiry
Sale Price & Stamp Duty Note
- Sale price in Australian dollars (write both numerals and words — e.g., "$18,500 — Eighteen thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, bank cheque, bank transfer)
- Date of sale (day / month / year)
- Note: Stamp duty in Australian Capital Territory is $3 per $100 — paid by the buyer at Access Canberra
- Transfer fee: approximately $38.60
Seller Signature & Registration Transfer
- Seller's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
- Sign the transfer of registration section on the back of the registration certificate
- Provide a valid Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) to the buyer
Buyer Signature & Next Steps
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Australian Capital Territory Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Australian Capital Territory bill of sale in under 60 seconds. Fields are formatted for Australian requirements — odometer in kilometres, Australian date format (DD/MM/YYYY), and ACT stamp duty information included.
Australian Capital Territory-Specific Requirements
ACT requires a roadworthy inspection report for private vehicle sales. Transfer through Access Canberra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the registration state lead the ACT paperwork?
What is the Vehicle Safety Check's role?
What duty applies in the ACT?
Australian Capital Territory Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, stamp duty, roadworthy rules, and templates for Australian Capital Territory.
View Australian Capital Territory guide →Access Canberra
Transfer fee approx. $38.60 + stamp duty ($3 per $100).
Roadworthy Certificate
Australian Capital Territory requires a valid Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) provided by the seller before the sale.