When transferring vehicle ownership

It is the purchaser's responsibility to ensure that an approved immobiliser is installed.

You will need to apply for the transfer of the vehicle licence within 14 days from purchase (refer to transfer vehicle ownership).

From 1 July 2019 the immobiliser declaration is not required (including for transfers via DoTDirect and Dealer Online). Regardless of the date of purchase, an approved immobiliser is still required to be fitted to a vehicle unless exempt.

Outstanding immobiliser offences initiated prior to 1 July 2019 will remain valid, and the purchaser must provide proof that an immobiliser is fitted.

When licensing a vehicle

It is the owner's responsibility to have or to ensure that an approved immobiliser is installed.

From 1 July 2019 the immobiliser declaration is not required (including for transfers via DoTDirect and Dealer Online) Regardless of the date of purchase, an approved immobiliser is still required to be fitted to a vehicle unless exempt.