Multiple names in vehicle registration and overseas travel
Submitted: Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 11:24
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Member - Berylvt
Can anyone help me please -we are buying a new vehicle and would normally register it in both our names. But I am told that this causes trouble at border crossings overseas a viz both people have to attend the desk with the papers -leaving no-one with the vehicle.
Can anyone confirm this?
Alternatively if it is registered in one name and that one has to fly
home suddenly, where does tht leve the remaining person. Can he/she continue to drive the vehicle and what then happens at border crossings?
Any experience appreciated.
Reply By: olcoolone - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 15:31
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 15:31
Seeing no one read you question correctly I thought I would have a go.
Travelling overseas can be hit and miss, it might pay to give Ron Moon a call and see what he has to say, Ron and Viv have done extensive overseas travelling in their Patrol.
Some countries work on a bribe system so even if you have to correct and legal documentation you still might have problems.
The other option is to give some of the motorbike adventure mobs who specialise in overseas expeditions...... or try one of the adventure bike magazines for direction.
Other than that try to embassies in
Canberra for the countries you are going to be crossing.
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Follow Up By: Member - Legendts - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 20:27
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 20:27
Well done Olcoolone! I thought I was missing something for a minute there until you came along.
Even the heading reads " vehicle registration and OVERSEAS travel"
Ron and Viv Moon would definitely be the go for the information required.
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Reply By: Member - Berylvt - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 17:01
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 17:01
Thanks everyone for your responses.
The vehicle is being bought in NSW but will have Qld registration (where we live). We will be going to many countries, Asia, USA, Europe.
Vehicles can be registered in two names in Qld.
I have also posted the question on other forums with more specifically overseas touring members, but I have found the members of this
forum so helpful in the past that I thought you were more likely to come up with helpful answers.... :)
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Follow Up By: disco driver - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 19:05
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 19:05
It may be worth while carrying a certified copy of the Purchase contract with you as
well.
It may make life easier if proof of ownership is ever required at a checkpoint somewhere in the middle of Europe or Asia.
We have two vehicles purchased in joint names but the car is licensed in her name and the ute in
mine.
Disco.
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Follow Up By: Member - Berylvt - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 19:24
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 19:24
Thanks Disco -good idea.
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Reply By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 20:52
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 20:52
I am wondering why not ask our Feds. What's wrong with DFAT. That's just the type of information that they would have.
Not being smart about it, but to me this is just common sense. We have a tendency to avoid the RTA, Rangers etc. We would rather ask the blokes in the pub and believe them. Or the girls at the tennis. And then plead ignorance or say "But Bob told me . . . I didn't know officer!"
If you want to know what the weather will be like tomorrow, would you ask the bloke next door!!!
Give them a call on 131 232. or 02 6211 1111. Or if you are in
Brisbane at (07) 3405 4795. It can't hurt anyway. And you never know they may have all the good stuff to send you.
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Berylvt - Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 21:04
Thursday, Jul 04, 2013 at 21:04
oK ! I'll do that! Thanks!
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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Friday, Jul 05, 2013 at 21:26
Friday, Jul 05, 2013 at 21:26
Any luck at DFAT?
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Reply By: Erad - Friday, Jul 05, 2013 at 09:22
Friday, Jul 05, 2013 at 09:22
John Faine, and ABC radio presenter in
Melbourne, did a trip with his son from
Sydney to London a few years ago. He wrote a book about the trip. Fascinating read. Naturally they crossed many borders en route. I haven't met him and have only heard him on AM 774 occasionally (when I visit
Melbourne), but if you were to approach him, he may have some advice for you.
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