Request vehicle information or confirmation of sale

You can request information about a car, trailer, caravan or motorbike from Service SA.

Check registration status - free

You can check if a vehicle is registered in South Australia and get basic details (expiry date, make, CTP insurer) on check a vehicle or boat registration.

On that page, you'll also find information on:

• other checks you can do before you buy a second-hand vehicle
• how to check what vehicles are in your name.

Get proof you sold a vehicle or a copy of your disposal notice

If your insurance company or another party needs proof you no longer own the vehicle you can apply for either:

• a Confirmation of Sale letter
• a copy of your notice of disposal (NOD).

It will cost $33.

If you submitted a notice of disposal (NOD) the letter will show the sale date recorded on the NOD and the date you submitted the NOD to Service SA.

If you did not submit a NOD, but the vehicle has been transferred out of your name the letter confirms the date the vehicle was transferred out of your name.

The letter will not include:

• the buyer's details
• details of any number plate changes. If your insurer needs this, you'll need to apply for the letter in person or by phone.

1. Log in to your mySAGOV account using a browser (not the app).
2. Select Start now below to begin.
3. Enter the plate number and select Notice of disposal from the Information Service drop down.
4. Select Add then Continue.
5. Choose to download your letter as a PDF or have it mailed to you, then select Continue.
6. Pay the $33 fee.

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Other ways to apply

1. Download and complete the MR1415 Application for Vehicle/Client Information (226.1 KB PDF)
2. Submit to Service SA in person or by phone
3. Pay the $33 fee.

Other vehicle information requests

Examples of other vehicle information you can request include confirmation of:

• stamp duty paid on a vehicle
• when number plates were changed
• when a vehicle was first registered in your name.

• Download and complete the MR1415 Application for Vehicle/Client Information (226.1 KB PDF)
• Submit to Service SA in person or by phone
• Pay the $33 fee.

Information released will only include details from when you were the registered owner.

• Provide a will or court order showing authority to act
• Download and complete the MR1415 Application for Vehicle/Client Information (226.1 KB PDF)
• Submit to Service SA in person or by phone
• Pay the $33 fee.

• You must be either:
  • the company director, or
  • a third party authorised to act on behalf of the company.
• You'll need to provide:
  • evidence of the company's Director - find out what documents are accepted
  • a letter of authority signed by the Director if you're applying as a third party.

Then:

• Download and complete the MR1415 Application for Vehicle/Client Information (226.1 KB PDF)
• Submit to Service SA in person or by phone
• Pay the $33 fee.