Step by step
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Clear any loan or road tax arrears Required by law
The vehicle must have no outstanding matters such as a financial loan or road tax arrears and must not be under financing. Cars with a Category A or B COE must be more than 3 months from registration. If you want to keep the plate number, retain it before the transfer.
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Buyer inspects the car and checks LTA records Recommended Buyer
Physically inspect the car and check that make, model, engine and chassis numbers tally with LTA records. The seller can give an Access Code so the buyer can view the registration details through the 'Enquire Transfer Fee' e-service; an LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre or the Automobile Association of Singapore can check engine and chassis numbers for a fee.
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Buyer arranges motor insurance Required by law Buyer
The car must have valid motor insurance in the buyer's name covering the full period of the car's valid road tax before the buyer can confirm the transfer.
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Seller initiates the transfer on OneMotoring Required by law
After receiving the money (especially for cheque payments), the seller logs in with Singpass 2FA and uses 'Transfer Vehicle' with the vehicle number and the buyer's NRIC/FIN and name. Both get an SMS. Ownership must be transferred within 7 days of the car changing hands.
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Buyer confirms the transfer and pays Required by law Buyer
The buyer logs in with Singpass 2FA and uses 'Confirm/Reject Vehicle Transfer', paying by card, eNETS or PayNow. Ownership passes immediately on confirmation. A Category A or B COE car 4 to 6 months from registration may also incur an additional levy.
S$25 transfer fee as listed by LTA; check 'Enquire Transfer Fee' for the exact amount and any additional levy
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Check the car is in the buyer's name Recommended Seller and buyer
After the transfer, the buyer can check on the OneMotoring dashboard that the car is registered in their name; LTA sends a letter and SMS to both seller and buyer. Remaining road tax and any rebates pass to the new owner.
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Documents checklist
Tick what you already have. This stays on your device, and none of it is needed to post your car.
Stay safe when buyers contact you
- Transfer ownership only after the funds have been received (especially with cheques) and the car is handed over.
- Never let a third party transfer or accept a transfer on your behalf with your Singpass.
- Buying from a direct owner is not covered by the Lemon Law; LTA points buyers to CASE's SAFE checklist.
Questions
- What documents do I need to sell a car in Singapore?
- Singpass with 2FA (seller and buyer); Buyer's NRIC or FIN number and name; Motor insurance certificate in the buyer's name.
- Who registers a car sale in Singapore?
- Land Transport Authority (LTA) — OneMotoring
- Do I need all the paperwork before I post my car?
- No. You can publish today and gather the documents while buyers contact you. The ones marked as required by law are needed to transfer ownership.
- Is it free to sell my car on MotorHangar in Singapore?
- Yes. Posting is free, takes about three minutes, and nothing on the form asks for the paperwork: you will need it when you close the sale, not to publish.
Sources
Checked on 2026-10-14. This is a practical summary, not legal advice. Fees and forms change: confirm with Land Transport Authority (LTA) — OneMotoring before you sign.