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Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017
41Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW
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#### 41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW
41 Registration of the transfer of vehicles and functions of TfNSW
(cf 2007 reg cl 36)
> > (1) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if—
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> > > (a) the registrable vehicle is the subject of a vehicle defect notice that—
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> > > > (i) prohibits the use of the vehicle or imposes conditions on the use of the vehicle, and
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> > > > (ii) has not been cleared in accordance with this Regulation or the [Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW)](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-42a), or
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> > > (b) the vehicle is registered on condition that it not be transferred, or
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> > > (c) the requirements of this Regulation relating to transfer of registration have not been complied with, or
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> > > (d) Transport for NSW reasonably believes that the ownership, possession, control or description of the registrable vehicle (or of any part of the registrable vehicle) is uncertain, or
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> > > (e) the person disposing of, or the person acquiring, the registrable vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of a law relating to inspection of registrable vehicles, or
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> > > (f) Transport for NSW would refuse an application to register the vehicle under this Regulation, or
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> > > (g) Transport for NSW has sought further information or supporting evidence in relation to the transfer and the information or evidence has not been furnished to Transport for NSW, or
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> > > (h) (Repealed)
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> > > (i) Transport for NSW is satisfied that the effective management of the vehicle has not changed.
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> > (2) Transport for NSW may refuse to register the transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle for which any special number-plate has been issued unless—
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> > > (a) the registration number has been altered in accordance with this Regulation, and
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> > > (b) any number-plate issued for the vehicle has been surrendered to Transport for NSW.
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> > (3) Transport for NSW must refuse to register a transfer of registration of a registrable vehicle if an order of a court in Australia prohibits the transfer of registration of the vehicle, and Transport for NSW has been notified of the order.
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> > (4) Transport for NSW may register the transfer of a registrable vehicle, despite the failure of one of the parties to the transfer to meet a requirement of this Regulation relating to the transfer of registrable vehicles, if Transport for NSW considers it appropriate to do so in the circumstances.
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> > (5) If Transport for NSW is advised by the registered operator of a registrable vehicle that the vehicle has been disposed of, Transport for NSW may make an entry in the Register to that effect pending the receipt of the application for transfer.
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> > (6) If Transport for NSW registers a transfer of a registrable vehicle, Transport for NSW must issue a new certificate of registration or issue a form of transfer of registration to the person acquiring the vehicle.
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> > (7) Transport for NSW may, subject to any condition that it thinks fit, exempt any person or class of persons from all or any provisions of this Division (other than this subclause).
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> **cl 41:** Am 2020 No 30, Sch 4.88\[3\]; 2025 (125), Sch 4\[3\].