As well as a transfer fee, stamp duty is also payable when ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred from one person to another. This is based on the value of the vehicle.
In certain circumstances a vehicle may be transferred without payment of stamp duty - eg between husband and wife or de facto couples.
Calculating stamp duty
Different rates apply to commercial and non-commercial vehicles. A commercial vehicle is a one that is designed for carrying goods. This includes vehicles such as utilities, panel vans, vans and heavy vehicles. All other vehicles are classified as non-commercial.
Use the calculators on the RevenueSA website:
Non-commercial vehicles
Commercial vehicles
Related information
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Exemptions and refunds - RevenueSA
Provided by: Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
Page last updated 30 November 2016
