Do I need a pink slip?

Which document should I check?

Use the renewal notice for the vehicle you intend to renew. Look for the inspection requirement before choosing an appointment. A reminder in your calendar or a previous year’s receipt is useful for planning, but it does not replace the current notice.

Does the five-year rule cover every vehicle?

Most light vehicles over five years old need a yearly safety check. There are exceptions and different requirements for some vehicle uses and registration schemes. Check the official rules if you have a caravan, trailer, historic vehicle or passenger-service vehicle.

Questions to settle before requesting a visit

• Is this a renewal of current NSW registration, or an application to register the vehicle?
• Does the notice request a safety inspection?
• What type of vehicle is it, and can the workshop inspect that type?
• How much time remains before rego expires?
• Can you bring the vehicle to St Peters and arrange collection?

What if I am still unsure?

Check the vehicle’s circumstances with Service NSW before choosing between a pink slip and a blue slip. In your workshop enquiry, explain what the notice says and mention anything unusual about the registration. You do not need to put licence numbers or payment information into the chat.