Blue slips for interstate vehicles
Plan an inspection and NSW registration for a light vehicle brought from another state or territory.
Gather the interstate records
Check whose name the previous registration is in and whether it is still current. Keep proof of acquisition and any interstate registration records. Tell the workshop the state or territory and the vehicle type when you ask for a time.
Check the NSW registration steps
Review the Service NSW requirements for your vehicle before the visit. An AUVIS report is one part of the process. You may also need proof of identity, proof of registration entitlement, CTP insurance and the existing plates.
Plan the journey and plates separately
Check the rules that apply to the vehicle’s current registration and how it will reach the inspection. Ask Service NSW what to do with the interstate plates and when the NSW registration takes effect.
Official guidance
Sources checked 9 November 2026.