Change Vehicle Ownership
Selling a Car
When selling or disposing a vehicle in the Northern Territory, the seller is required to transfer ownership at the MVR within 14 days from the date of sale.
To Transfer ownership of your vehicle you will need to provide MVR:
- completed (to be signed by both the buyer and seller) 'Notice of Disposal' portion of the registered vehicle certificate (note: the completed and signed 'Application to Transfer' should be given to the new owner); or
- completed (by both the buyer and seller) form R6 - Notice of Disposal; or
- a letter providing:
- the registration number and vehicle details;
- full name, date of birth, residential address and signature of the new owner(s);
- signature of the former owner(s);
- the date of sale or disposal, and the sale price.
Other conditions may apply, for further Information refer to Information Bulletins: