How To Lodge A Notice Of Car Disposal In NSW: Full Guide

If you’re considering selling your vehicle in New South Wales (NSW), understanding the process of lodging a Notice of Car Disposal (NOD) is crucial. This guide outlines everything you need to know to ensure a seamless transition of ownership and avoid any penalties.

Where To Submit Your Notice Of Disposal

Once you’ve sold your car, it’s essential to lodge a Notice of Disposal (NOD) to comply with NSW legal requirements. You can conveniently lodge your NOD through the Service NSW website or by visiting a NSW Service Centre in person.

Required Documents:

To complete the NOD process, you’ll need the following documents:

• The vehicle’s NSW registration details
• Your NSW Driver’s Licence or Photo Card details
• The buyer’s NSW Driver’s Licence
• The NSW motor dealer’s licence number and registered business name (if applicable)
• The sale date of the vehicle (referred to as the date of disposal)
• The sale price or market value of the vehicle (whichever is higher)
• A MyServiceNSW Account, NSW Driver’s License or Photo Card (optional but recommended for online submissions)

Online Submission Eligibility Criteria:

Online submission of the NOD is only available if you meet the following criteria:

• You have a valid NSW Driver Licence or Photo Card
• You have conditional vehicle registration
• You are not disposing a vehicle on behalf of a company or organization
• The buyer does not live interstate or hold an interstate driver licence
• If selling to an  interstate motor dealer, they must have a NSW motor dealer licence number

Submitting a NOD in-person

If you cannot submit online, you may lodge a paper form at a Service NSW Centre or via mail. When you arrive at the Service Centre let the staff know that you are there to submit a NOD form in person. They’ll assist you with the submission process.

We recommend filling in the form beforehand to save time, but you can also request a paper form at the Service Centre and complete it there.

You can see an image of the form below:

What Happens If I Don’t Submit A Notice of Disposal?

Until you lodge the notice of disposal, your details remain associated with the vehicle’s registration, exposing you to any penalties incurred by the new owner. Submit your NOD within 14 days of the sale to avoid late fees and penalties from subsequent owners.

• Late Submission Penalties: Failure to submit a Notice of Disposal (NOD) within 14 days may incur late fees or fines imposed by Transport for NSW. The amount of the penalty, typically $172, can vary depending on the circumstances.
• Legal Responsibility: If the new vehicle owner is involved in an accident or commits an offence with the vehicle before registering it in their name, you may be held legally liable, potentially leading to fines or legal penalties including loss of demerit points.

Are There Any Exceptions?

You do not need to submit a NOD if you’ve sold your vehicle to a wrecker and the vehicle lacks number plates. Instead, you should cancel the registration and return the plates to a NSW Service Centre. However, if the vehicle still has number plates a NOD is required.

If your vehicle is written-off, you also don’t require a NOD.  In this case, cancel the registration and apply for a registration refund if applicable.

What Are My Car Disposal Options?

Below we outline the best options to dispose of your car in NSW and how we can help:

Cash For Car Buyer 

Cash For Car Buyer in NSW provides an express lane for getting rid of unwanted vehicles. We offer a quick quote and top-of-the-range cash offers. You can sell your car and get it removed on the same or and get instant cash in hand. The benefit of selling to a cash for cars company is its ability to purchase vehicles in any condition, from new to written-off cars.

While the cash offer might be lower than a private sale, the time and money saved, together with free car removal and towing, make it a competitive and highly convenient option, especially if you have an old car.

We are on of the leading cash for cars company in NSW, to get a quick quote for your car call our team on: 0487 000 600 or fill out our online form.

Car Buying & Selling Websites

Using online car selling platforms such as Carsales.com.au, Drive.com.au, and CarsGuide.com.au can also offer a convenient selling experience. These platforms are dedicated to helping car sellers get ride of their cars  are are simple and easy to use.

Most of these sites also offer free car valuations so you can get an immediate idea of what your car could be worth. However, this convenience comes at a price as car selling fees charged by some of  these websites can cut into your profits. As well as this older or less in-demand car models might be difficult to sell.

Car Dealerships

Selling to a car dealership is often one of the first places that usually come to mind when selling a used car. For a newer car, it can be profitable and offer a convenient and free car selling option. Additionally, you can even get better value by trading in your old car for a new car.

However, compared to selling privately you should expect a lower offer. The other issue is that dealerships will usually only accept working cars that are newer models. Additionally car dealerships don’t usually provide free car removal, meaning you need to pay extra for towing or drive the car there yourself.

Online Marketplaces And Private Sales

General selling platforms such as eBay, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace provide wide reach to a large numhber of buyers, however, they come with a number of conse. These platforms tend to be filled with time-wasters and low-ball offers, meaning more time and effort spent. While selling on Facebook is free, there are selling fees on Gumtree and eBay reducing your final profit.

It may also be difficult to sell an older or damaged car on these platforms, as most people are after working or newer models.

FAQ

Can I submit my notice of disposal to the RTA or RMS? 

In the past notice of disposals have been lodged to the RTA (Roads Transport Authority), and then the RMS (Roads & Maritime Services). However, as of December 2019 the RMS has been dissolved and Transport for NSW has taken over its responsibilities. Today, If you need to lodge a NOD youc an do so via Service NSW.

Do I need to submit a NOD if I am selling to a wrecker in NSW?

You do not need to submit a NOD if you’ve sold your unregistered vehicle to a wrecker and the it lacks number plates. However, if the vehicle still has number plates a NOD is required.