You need the Queensland Transfer of Registration form (Form 3), available from TMR customer service centres, participating Australia Post outlets, and as a downloadable PDF from tmr.qld.gov.au. In a swap, each party completes a separate Form 3 for the vehicle they are transferring out. Both the transferor and transferee must sign each form. The transfer must be lodged with TMR within 3 days of the handover date.
The Queensland Transfer of Registration form (Form 3) is the standard government form required to change the registered operator of any motor vehicle in Queensland. It is administered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
In a swap, two Form 3s are required — one for each vehicle changing hands. Each form covers one vehicle: - The party transferring Vehicle A completes Form 3 as the transferor; the party receiving Vehicle A completes it as the transferee - The party transferring Vehicle B completes Form 3 as the transferor; the party receiving Vehicle B completes it as the transferee
Both the transferor and transferee must sign each form before lodgement.
Each Form 3 requires: - Vehicle details: make, model, year, VIN/chassis number, registration number - Odometer reading at the date of transfer - Transferor details: full name, address, signature - Transferee details: full name, address, signature, driver licence number - Date of transfer
The transfer must be lodged with TMR within 3 business days of the transfer date. The incoming owner (transferee) is responsible for lodging the form and paying the transfer fee and transfer duty.
As at April 2026, the registration transfer fee is approximately $60. Verify the current fee at tmr.qld.gov.au before lodgement, as fees are reviewed periodically.
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