The Affidavit of Loss Certificate of Registration is a crucial document required by Australian state and territory road transport authorities when a vehicle's registration certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. This sworn statement serves as an official declaration of the loss and forms the basis for issuing a replacement certificate. The document is designed to protect against fraudulent claims while providing a legal pathway for legitimate replacement requests. It must include specific details about the vehicle, circumstances of the loss, and a formal declaration under oath. The affidavit requires witnessing by an authorized person such as a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations, in accordance with state-specific legislation. This document is particularly important as vehicle registration certificates are essential for proving vehicle ownership, conducting transfers, and maintaining compliance with road transport regulations.

1. Title and Declaration Statement: Formal title of the document and opening declaration statement including the declarant's full name and address

2. Vehicle Details: Complete information about the vehicle including make, model, year, VIN/chassis number, engine number, and registration number

3. Certificate Details: Details of the lost Certificate of Registration including issue date and registration expiry date

4. Circumstances of Loss: Detailed explanation of how, when, and where the Certificate of Registration was lost or destroyed

5. Search Efforts: Description of efforts made to locate the lost certificate

6. Non-Recovery Statement: Statement confirming the certificate has not been found and is unlikely to be recovered

7. Indemnification: Statement indemnifying the registration authority against any claims arising from the issuance of a replacement certificate

8. Declaration of Truth: Formal statement declaring all information provided is true and correct

9. Execution Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and witness details