Jen1977ni

I was wondering if something similar to the SORN thing in the UK exists? We have a boat and a trailer, but won't be able to use either for at least the next 2 to 3 months as the OH has just had an op on his ankle which will render him immobile for quite some time. The rego on one of them is due this month, so we want to do a SORN if at all possible, as neither will be used for the foreseeable....

Thanks in advance folks

chris955

No unfortunately the same doesn't exist, if the rego runs out and you don't renew it you need to re-register, it is easier just to pay the rego even if it isn't being used.

Jen1977ni

Okie dokies, flip me, just looking at your signature, you've done a lottt of pingponging!!! Where in SE Qld are you?

Jen1977ni

Just noticed it's the boat due this month, on the 10th and we've received nothing for it, so our mates, the previous owners mustn't have changed the details for it. Is there any downside to having to reregister it as we're obviously going to have trouble sorting it before it's due on the 10th as we don't even have the paperwork for it?! :-/

chris955

No, our moves haven't been down to ping ponging. We have moved for opportunities at different times, now we have kids we have slowed down and our impending move back to the UK is more than likely our last. We are the south side of Brisbane.

chris955

If you get in touch with Main Roads and explain the situation it should be OK or speak to the previous owners and find out what they did at the time of the sale.

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Jen1977ni

Ah ok cool. Just called Qld Transport and they've just advised that we let the boat go unregistered, then when we're due to use it again, reregister it, SORTED!

Good luck with ur move back to the UK, hope everything works out!

chris955

Result

Thanks very much, we are looking forward to it and can't wait.

Brisneyland

I think if the rego expires, yes you can re-register but part of this process is producing a roadworthy certificate.

Could be more expensive than just paying for the extra 2 months rego.

chris955

Yes that's why I said it would be easier just to pay the rego.

Jen1977ni

No roadworthy cert required for the boat, I asked, plus it goes on the water...

chris955

Ah OK, well that's easy then. Doesn't it need a waterworthy ?

moneypenny20

Did you actually use the word 'roadworthy'?

Jen1977ni

The woman at Qld Transport, said that unlike a car, a boat does not require a safety certificate thingmebob, it just needs to be reregistered.... lol sarky mare

Trevski

Just the trailer will need to have a RWC carried out if the rego runs out, and that will cost approx $60, best keep the rego current on trailer