At long last I am in the position to buy a campervan.  Have been saving all my dollars madly having to start from square one after my bank account was stolen.  So I am interested in a Toyota Tarago Camper van which is regestered in NSW and want to know how I would go about changing the rego. to QLD if I buy the van.  I'm so excited about going on the road again just can't wait.  If anyone can give me any information I would be very happy.  Thank you so much.  June C.

You have 12 months to change the rego over to Queensland. As Bob says, once in Queensland, take it to a mechanic to get a Road Worthy done and then simply take the paperwork to the Department of Transport and sit around and wait to be called.................a very long time!

I looked into this last year and the govt website was telling me that you need a Qld licence (and a Qld address) to register a vehicle in Qld. Do you have these?

The roadworthy certificate rule applies in states where vehicles are not subject to annual inspection. NSW registered vehicles must pass an inspection every year (some exemptions apply for cars under five years of age) and sellers are not required to provide a certificate of roadworthiness. If you were merely transferring ownership within NSW there would be no required inspection until the next routine annual registration inspection. It's up to the buyer to determine what, if any, repairs will be required to pass the next inspection, although sellers will sometimes state in advertisements that particular work needs doing (e.g. tyres, exhaust).

Thanks Paul, the rego. on the van runs out 16-06-14 so the seller would have to pay the rego. then, as it would still be in his name?  Can you tell me the proceedure eg: I pay for the sale of the van, keep the plates and NSW rego. for up to one year, then get a roadworthy and fill in the forms of sale with both parties signature on them, hand in the plates and get Qld ones...................OMG I seem to be going around in circles.    June C.

Thanks Mike, there sure is a lot to know about buying NSW cars when you live in Qld.  I just did not want to be in the position of supplying and paying for a roadworthy when the van could be found to have a lot of work to be done on it to pass.  That is why I would want the seller to supply a roadworthy.  He has a pink slip and green slip which is required in NSW.  I was just wondering if by law, he is required to supply a roadworthy in order to sell the van here in Qld. or would the van have to be deregestered first?    June C.

The TMR's website appears to be silent on the subject of Queenslanders buying an interstate vehicle. If you move to Qld from another state you only have 14 days to transfer the registration, which appears to be in keeping with Queensland's policy of making it difficult to transfer vehicles in and out. In most states you have three months or can wait until the interstate rego expires. Between other states it's relatively simple. I suggest calling them to find out how long you have to reregister in Qld.

The procedure shouldn't be too hard, and will go something like this:

1. When you purchase the vehicle both you and the seller will sign a form declaring that you are now the registered owner. The seller submits this to the NSW authority and from the date on the form has no liability for registration, traffic camera fines, or other costs associated with the vehicle.

2. You drive the vehicle home to Queensland, via WA if it pleases you.

3. At some point you need to register it in Qld. You'll need to get a roadworthy inspection in Qld according to the TMR's requirements and provide whatever else they need.

4. If you've done #3 before the NSW rego expires, then you may be able to get a refund for the unused period from NSW. Before worrying about this find out if you're allowed to keep the NSW rego until its expiry or need to register in Qld immediately.

Re your latest post, a pink slip is a roadworthiness certificate. What is its date, and is it from NSW or Qld?

Good grief Eric, what a pain in the butt for you.  Why can't regulations be the same for every state?  I quite expect to wait hours at the Dept. of Transport so might just pack a thermos and sangars!  Thank you for your reply June C.

Thank you Bob for your information, hope it all works out eventually and I can get those wheels turning and head for the sunset or wherever the wind blows - have to get up and go before my get up and go just...........goes!     June C.

If you don't want to give the location of the van here you can PM me or ring me ..

You will find my phone number on the website below..

NSW to Vic

I have just done this, Earlier this year I purchased a MH in NSW , I live in Vic. The reg ran out end of Oct 2013 as It was at my sons for while I could not change it to my address as I had no licence in NSW. So as long as I had it in Vic before the Reg ran out it was fine. It came here middle of October and I just had to get a roadworthy, no inspection, wait at Vic roads pay the $'s and new Vic plates were mine all the day before the reg ran out.

I know it is a different state, but may help someone.

Bob problem solved, have now taken delivery of the Toyota wagon from Bundaberg.  All is well and I thank you most sincerely for all your help.  Can't wait to set it up as a camper and head into the sunset.  Best regards, June C.