Do I need a blue slip?
Check which NSW registration situations usually require an AUVIS inspection and what to confirm before making an enquiry.
Start with the vehicle’s registration history
Check where it was last registered, when that registration expired and whether it has number plates. Interstate vehicles and NSW vehicles that have been expired for more than three months commonly need an AUVIS inspection.
Flag anything unusual early
Tell the workshop about any defect notice, significant modification or write-off history before arranging transport. Ask Service NSW what documentation and other checks apply to that particular vehicle.
Confirm how it will arrive
An inspection request does not settle whether you can drive the vehicle. Check the official movement rules and consider towing if the car is unsafe or you cannot establish that the trip is allowed.
Official guidance
Sources checked 9 November 2026.