REVS retrospective certificates
REVS replaced by national register
The PPS Register can tell you whether or not a vehicle has a secured interest. A secured interest simply means that there could be money owing on the car or that the registered owner may not own the vehicle outright. If you buy a vehicle with a secured interest, action could be taken to repossess it, even though the debt is not yours. Completing a PPS Register check means you can confirm the important aspect before you make a purchase.
You can conduct a PPS Register enquiry online at www.ppsr.gov.au or by calling 1300 007 777. |
What is a REVS retrospective certificate?
A retrospective certificate is a document issued under Section 8 (5) of the Register of Encumbered Interest in Goods Act 1986 which shows the register for a particular motor vehicle for a nominated period of time before the date the retrospective certificate is issued.
Fair Trading will provide retrospective certificates/transactions reports for seven years from the commencement of PPS on 30 January 2012. However, requests can only be made in relation to infomation/transations that took place within seven years of PPS commencement - that is between 2005 to 30 January 2012.
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Financiers involved in the motor trade and their legal representatives are the main applicants for retrospective certificates.
What information will a retrospective certificate provide?
A retrospective certificate will show the status of the register over a nominated period and all transactions during that period.
How do I apply for a retrospective certificate?
A request for a retrospective certificate must be in writing.
An Application for ‘retrospective certificate of evidence’ form can be downloaded from the Forms webpage.
An Application for ‘retrospective certificate of evidence’ can be posted to the address on the form or lodged in person at any Fair Trading Centre.
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NOTE: The system will be temporarily unavailable for up to 3 weeks from 23 March 2012 to allow for essential maintenance. As a result, there will be delays in processing applications for retrospective certificates. |
What is the cost?
A retrospective certificate of evidence will cost $180.
What methods of payments are accepted
Fair Trading accepts cheques, money orders and all major credit cards. Cash payments can be made in person at any Fair Trading Centre.
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