Pink slip or blue slip?

What is the difference?

A pink slip is a safety check used for many NSW registration renewals. A blue slip is an AUVIS inspection covering safety, vehicle identity and design requirements. The registration situation determines which process to follow.

When should I check blue slip requirements?

Examples include registration expired for more than three months, a vehicle brought into NSW from interstate, or a vehicle without number plates. Significant changes to registration records and some defect notices can also require an AUVIS inspection. Read the official guidance for your circumstances.

Questions to ask before booking

• Is the vehicle currently registered in NSW?
• If registration expired, on what date?
• Has it come from another state or territory?
• Are there changes or notices that affect the registration application?
• Is the station authorised for the inspection you need?

The documents have different validity periods

A standard NSW light-vehicle pink slip generally lasts six months. An AUVIS report generally lasts 42 days. Check the applicable requirements before arranging the inspection so you can complete the next step in time.

Choose the right appointment

This site takes requests for pink slip inspections at St Peters. If your vehicle appears to need another inspection type, explain that before arranging a visit. Avoid making a long trip based only on the colour of a document or a general reminder to renew.