the gardener Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I have just bought a car and wanted to transfer ownership online.I tried to create and online account with NSW RTA do do this,but failed at the first step as I cannot fill in a NSW driving licence number. I am here for 4 years on a 457 visa,and am using my UK licence. Wondering if anybody has found a way round this block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 AFAIK you can only drive on your UK licence for 12 months! I cannot help on your online account problem other than to say just get a NSW licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gardener Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks for your reply,I am on a temp 4 year 457 visa,and therefore I am allowed to drive on Uk licence for the period of my visa(I am not a permanent resident). I wanted to avoid getting an OZ licence,as I would have to renew it every year.$65 p.a. I think. I have 2 other vehicles registered already,but I had to go down to the RTA office in person to do this.(Reminds me of DHSS circa 1985)! I have a NSW RTA Customer number of course(from my 2 rego documants),but this does not fit the box when asked for a NSW Drivers Licence number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gardener Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I now have the answer from the RTA.If you do not have NSW licence you cannot use the online service.They want to photocopy your passport whenever you do a car transfer,you have to go in to an RTA office in person. When I mentioned that this probably stops about 1million people using the online facility,he said he was aware of this,but rules is rules. Huh,lucky I dont live on a sheep station 300kms from an RTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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