{"id":2196,"date":"2024-06-02T19:57:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T09:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=2196"},"modified":"2024-07-15T11:59:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T01:59:47","slug":"blue-slip-near-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/blue-slip-near-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Slip NSW: When do you need one & what are the costs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This guide tells you how to Get a Blue Slip in NSW, If you need details on Pink slips or E-Safety certificate “Click Here”<\/span><\/a> as they serve a different purpose to a blue slip.<\/p>\n

Back to Blue Slips., If you’ve been off the road for a while and your registration has lapsed, or you’ve found a great deal for an unregistered car, you’re going to need a Blue Slip before you can get your vehicle registered in NSW.<\/p>\n

What is a Blue Slip?<\/h2>\n

A blue slip is a letter from your mechanic stating that they have inspected the vehicle and it is safe and free of defects, and that it meets design and identity standards.<\/p>\n

Your vehicle will need to pass various tests before you can receive a Blue Slip Certificate, and you won’t be able to register an unregistered vehicle without one.<\/p>\n

When do I need a Blue Slip Inspection?<\/h2>\n

There are 3 main reasons you will need a blue slip certificate in New South Wales.<\/p>\n

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  1. A Blue Slip is needed when your car has been left unregistered for more than 3 months in New South Wales.<\/li>\n
  2. Your vehcile has been defected by the Police or RMS and you need to get the defect notice lifted in order to drive on the roads again.<\/li>\n
  3. When transferring registration from another state or the vehicle has been imported from overseas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    How much do Blue Slips cost? ( Correct as June 2024)<\/h2>\n

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    The cost of a blue slip will depend on the type of vehicle and is separate to registration fees.<\/p>\n

    Fee increases: Registration administration fees are reviewed annually and may increase as part of the annual NSW Treasury approved Consumer Price Index.<\/p>\n

    Blue slip requirements<\/h2>\n

    A blue slip involves an inspection of your car’s tyres, lights, fluids, suspension, seatbelts, brakes and checks for any leaks. A similar inspection is done for\u00a0pink slips, but a blue slip inspection is more thorough. It also involves an identity check which ensures that the vehicle or its parts are not stolen. Your vehicle must also be up to its manufacturer’s standards. You can find this in your vehicle’s guide, or if none was provided, by a simple search of your vehicle’s make and model on the Internet.<\/p>\n

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    Blue slip checklist<\/h2>\n

    Once you book your appointmen<\/a><\/strong>t for a blue slip inspection, make sure you do the following:<\/p>\n