Transfer a vehicle between married or de facto partners

Registration of a vehicle may be transferred between current and former married or de facto couples without payment of stamp duty.

However, stamp duty is payable when a vehicle is transferred to a family member who is not a spouse or domestic partner.

How to apply

The new owner will need to take the following documents to a Service SA centre:

Cost

See the fees page for vehicle registration fees.

The statutory declaration does not exempt you from paying the transfer fee.

Need help?

Contact Service SA


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Page last updated 14 July 2025

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