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==Procedure==
'''Obtaining a transfer test certificate'''

Apply for a transfer test certificate at the Transport Control Department.

Before you come in to have your vehicle tested, make sure:
*that you have set up an appointment with TCD to have the car transfer tested
*the car looks presentable and everything works (please see the information sheet: Private car examination)
*the car is still insured
*the sale can be completed within one month of having the car transfer tested

At the time of the transfer test, you should give the examiner:
*the bill of sale
*the certificate of insurance
*the car licence (if the car is being sold without licence plates)

After the car passes the transfer test, the examiner will give you:
*a transfer test certificate valid for one month from the date the car was examined
*your bill of sale
*your certificate of insurance

Notes:
*The buyer is responsible for the transfer registration fee which includes the cost of the transfer test.
*If you are keeping your license plate number for your new car, the old car can be transfer tested without its number plates.
*'''Selling your vehicle''': The sale must be completed before the cars transfer test certificate expires one month after the test was conducted.

'''Transfer ownership'''
#The owner (seller) of the vehicle must complete the Bill of Sale.
#Give the completed Bill of Sale to the new owner; they must come into TCD with valid insurance, Bill of Sale, Assessment Form signed by the Landlord (if needed), and the (pass) transfer slip.

==Required Documents==
'''To obtain a transfer test certificate:'''
*the bill of sale
*the certificate of insurance
*the car licence (if the car is being sold without licence plates)

'''Transfer of ownership:'''
*the transfer test certificate
*a bill of sale
*valid insurance,
*assessment Form signed by the Landlord (if needed),
*the (pass) transfer slip

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Transport Control Department'''

Main TCD Line (Call Center): (441) 292-1271 
Main Fax: (441) 292-8843

'''Physical Address:''' 
11 North Street, Hamilton HM17, Bermuda

'''Mailing Address:''' 
P.O. Box HM718 Hamilton HM CX, Bermuda

'''Office Hours:''' 
Open Monday-Friday 
8:30am - 4:30pm

North Street Location Only: 
Open Monday-Friday 
8:30am - 4:30pm

Rockaway Satellite Location: 
Open Monday-Friday 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Southside Satellite Location: 
Open Monday-Friday 
9:00am - 4:00pm

Note:
*Cycle Inspections are only carried out at the North Street Testing location
*As of April 6th 2009, motor vehicle safety and emissions inspections will be undertaken by the Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd. (BECL)

[http://www.gov.bm/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=253&&PageID=478&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true Website]

==Eligibility==
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==Fees==
'''Vehicle Registration / Transfer Fee''' : $37.00

[http://www.gov.bm/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=253&&PageID=477&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true Vehicle Registration Fees - Schedule]

==Validity==
A '''transfer test certificate''' is valid for one month from the date the car underwent examination.

The sale must be completed before the vehicle's transfer test certificate expires.

==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
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==Related Videos==
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==Instructions==
A person selling his/her car will need to produce the following documents in order to facilitate transfer of ownership:
*the transfer test certificate
*a bill of sale
*the old licence

'''Transfer test certificates''' are issued by the Transport Control Department.

==Required Information==
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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

==Need for the Document==
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==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
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==External Links==
*Transport Control Department - Bermuda:
:http://www.gov.bm/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=253&&PageID=475&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true
:http://www.gov.bm/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_1110_253_529_43/http%3B/ptpublisher.gov.bm%3B7087/publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_tourism_and_transport/transport_control_department/dept___tcd___how_do_i____/articles/how_do_i_change_the_owner_on_a_car_.html

==Others==
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