Surrender of registration
103 Surrender of registration
On application by the registered operator of a registered vehicle, the Registrar must accept the surrender of the registration of the vehicle unless – the applicant fails to comply with a requirement under subregulation (2); or the Registrar has suspended or cancelled the registration or commenced action for suspension or cancellation of the registration.
If the Register accepts an application for the surrender of the registration of a registered vehicle, the applicant for the surrender of registration must – return to the Registrar the number plates issued for the vehicle, including any accessory number plate issued in respect of the vehicle, or produce evidence to the Registrar's satisfaction that the number plates have been lost, stolen or destroyed; and if the Registrar so requires, return the certificate of registration for the vehicle or produce evidence to the Registrar's satisfaction that the certificate of registration has been lost, stolen or destroyed.
The Registrar may waive compliance with a requirement of subregulation (2)(a).
On acceptance of the surrender, the registration is cancelled.
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