Transfer a motorised mobility device registration
The transfer of a motorised mobility device is free.
If a motorised mobility device (motorised wheelchair or mobility scooter) changes hands the registration must be transferred within 14 days. There is no minimum age requirement for registration of a device.
A motorised mobility device registration can be transferred to:
- an individual with mobility difficulties
- an organisation where the device is to be used by the organisation's residents, shoppers, students or hirers
- a carer (individual/organisation) where the person with mobility difficulties can't operate the motorised mobility device independently and safely, and the device is fitted with a controller allowing the carer to operate it safely.
The person in control of the motorised mobility device must be capable to safely operate the device.
On this page:
- Transfer registration for a motorised mobility device
- Lodge a transfer of registration application on behalf of someone
- Fees, charges and compulsory third-party insurance
- Buyer and seller's transfer requirements
- After a motorised mobility device is transferred
Transfer registration for a motorised mobility device
You can lodge your transfer application with original or copies of the required documentation:
By email to MobilityDevices@tmr.qld.gov.au
By post
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Motorised Mobility Device Registration
PO Box 126
ROMA QLD 4455
Applicants must not send original copies of their evidence of identity documentation.
In person
You will need to visit a transport and motoring customer service centre or, if you live in a rural area, a QGAP office, Magistrates Court or local police station that provides vehicle registration services—please call to confirm before visiting.
Lodge a transfer of registration on behalf of someone
If you have someone lodge the transfer of registration on your behalf, your representative will need to bring their evidence of identity as well as yours.
The authorisation question will also need to be completed on the vehicle registration transfer application (F3520) by the person acting on your behalf.
Read more information about evidence of identity requirements for individuals (S5385) and organisations (S5386).
Fees, charges, and compulsory third-party insurance
There are no registration, registration transfer, vehicle duty, number plate or compulsory third-party insurance fees for motorised mobility devices.
Registered motorised mobility devices are automatically covered by compulsory third-party insurance at no additional cost. This provides a benefit to the operator in case of an accident occurring similar to the users of motor vehicles on roads.
Buyer and seller's transfer requirements
As the buyer
If you buy a motorised mobility device, you will need:
- a completed (by buyer and seller) Part A - vehicle registration transfer application (F3520)
- a completed motorised mobility device (motorised wheelchair or mobility scooter) transfer of registration declaration (form F4414)
- evidence of the Queensland address where the device will be garaged—this could be your Queensland driver licence, pensioner concession card, property rates notice, or a gas, phone or electricity bill. You must have a Queensland address on these documents
- evidence of identity for individual—such as your pensioner concession card, adult proof of age card, photo identification card or Queensland driver licence
- evidence of identity for organisation—if we can't verify the status of the organisation as registered with ASIC, evidence of identity must be provided. Read more information about evidence of identity requirements for organisations (form S5386)
As the seller
If you sell a motorised mobility device, you will need to keep a completed (by buyer and seller) Part B - vehicle registration transfer application (F3520).
If you believe the registration transfer has not been lodged by the buyer, you can submit Part B - vehicle registration transfer application (F3520) by email, post or in person.
After a motorised mobility device is transferred
You will receive:
- a registration certificate:
- by email if individual registered operator is signed up to receive notices by email
- by mail if registered operator is a non-A.C.N. organisation
- a motorised mobility device use information sheet (S5164) explaining the use of the device which includes the Queensland road rules relating to motorised mobility devices. The information sheet will be posted for applications received by email or post.
All other registered operators can get a registration certificate online.