You must make all changes to vehicle registration particulars by completing the relevant sections on the vehicle registration document (VRD 1).
Once you have completed the relevant sections, you should deliver the registration document (VRD 1) to Driver and Vehicle Standards (DVS). We must receive the document within 7 days.
Transferring ownership
If you have bought or sold a vehicle or changed ownership, the following must be completed:
Transferring ownership following the owner's death
If the registered owner of the vehicle has died and has a will, you'll need a grant of probate to transfer ownership. This allows someone to administer the personal property (moveable estate) held in Jersey for someone who has died.
If there's no valid will, you'll need a grant of letters of administration.
Probate and letters of administration
To transfer ownership the executor or administrator of the estate will need to complete the process in points 1 and 2 above. As executor if transferring to yourself then you will need to sign all 4 boxes.
You'll need thse additional documents to complete the transfer:
Changing vehicle details
If you change any of the vehicle details shown on the front of your registration document (VRD 1), including new paint colour or change of engine size, you need to:
- complete section 3 of part A on the rear of the document, noting the changes to the vehicle details
- sign declaration box 1
- deliver the document to DVS
If a new or replacement engine has been fitted, you'll also need to provide us an invoice or proof of the engine's origin.
Permanently exporting or scrapping a vehicle
If you're exporting or scrapping or breaking up your vehicle, you need to:
- complete the relevant boxes in section 2 of part A on the rear of VRD 1
- sign declaration box 1
- deliver the document to DVS
Changing your address or name
If you still own the vehicle but need to change the address on your VRD 1 or your name, if you got married for example, you need to:
- complete section 1 of part A on the rear of the document by filling in your new name or address
- sign declaration box 1
- send the document to DVS with evidence of your change of circumstances, a copy of your marriage certificate for example
Replacement registration document
If you need a replacement vehicle registration document you must complete a VRD 3 form. Once your form is complete, you can
email it to DVS, send it by post or deliver it in person.
Replacement vehicle registration form
Update your contact details
Update your contact details with Government departments.
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