Free Western Australia RV Bill of Sale
Selling a caravan or motorhome in Western Australia follows the same state registration transfer process as a car, but with higher values, larger stamp duty bills, and a critical extra step: check the PPSR register for outstanding finance. Motorhomes are registered as motor vehicles; caravans are registered as trailers — ensure you use the correct transfer form.
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Western Australia RV Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty / Tax Details
Stamp duty on private vehicle sales in WA is $2.75 per $100 of dutiable value for vehicles up to $25,000 (e.g. a $25,000 car = $687.50). Graduated rates apply above $25,000. Duty is assessed on market value if the stated price is below market.
Inspection / Roadworthy Requirements
WA does not require a pre-sale roadworthy certificate for private vehicle transfers. The buyer may arrange a voluntary inspection at their own expense before purchase. Safety inspections are required when a vehicle is first registered in WA after coming from another state.
Western Australia RV Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Prepare a signed bill of sale recording the VIN, year, make, model, odometer reading, agreed sale price, date of sale, and full legal names and addresses of both parties.
- Both parties complete the Transfer of Vehicle Licence form available at any DoT WA licensing centre or via MyLicence online.
- Seller lodges the Duty to Notify (DNT) with DoT WA within 5 business days — this extinguishes the seller's liability for traffic infringements after the sale date.
- Buyer pays WA stamp duty at $2.75 per $100 on the sale price (or market value if higher) before or at transfer.
- Buyer presents the transfer form, bill of sale, identity documents, and duty payment to DoT WA within 5 business days.
- If there is outstanding finance on the vehicle, the seller obtains a written letter of clearance from the financier before settlement.
- Both parties retain a signed copy of the bill of sale for at least 5 years.
- Run a PPSR search (ppsr.gov.au, ~$2 AUD) to confirm no outstanding finance on the caravan or motorhome.
- Confirm GVM — motorhomes over 4.5 tonne GVM require a different transfer process.
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 5-business-day transfer deadline: DoT WA will issue an infringement to the buyer, and the seller may remain listed as the registered owner — attracting parking fines, speed camera notices, and toll debts from the vehicle's ongoing use.
- Forgetting the Duty to Notify: many WA sellers assume the buyer's transfer filing covers them — it does not. The DNT is a separate seller obligation lodged regardless of whether the buyer has completed their side.
- Stamp duty on undervalued transfers: DoT WA checks the stated price against the Redbook/market value guide. If your sale price looks artificially low, the duty will be recalculated on market value and a shortfall notice issued to the buyer.
- Selling a vehicle with outstanding finance without disclosing it: a financier's security interest registered on the PPSR survives a sale. The buyer should run a PPSR check (ppsr.gov.au, ~$2 AUD) before purchase.
- Caravans transfer as trailers, not motor vehicles — use the correct state form.
- Not running a PPSR check on high-value RVs is a serious risk — finance balances on caravans can be $50,000+.
Pro Tip
The 5-business-day deadlines in WA are strictly enforced — don't wait until the weekend is over to file. Sellers should lodge the DNT the same day as settlement if possible, and buyers should attend a DoT WA centre or complete the online transfer before the fifth business day to avoid fines and duty penalties.