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Blue slips for motorcycles, trailers and caravans

Unregistered bike, trailer or caravan? Inspected seven days.

Updated 11 November 2026

Quick answer

  • Motorcycle: up to $51. Trailer without brakes: up to $42. Trailer with brakes: up to $60.
  • Each is the most Transport for NSW allows a station to charge, from 1 July 2026, GST included. A station may charge less, never more.
  • The fee table has no separate caravan line: a caravan falls under the trailer fees.
  • Valid for 42 days. Take the original paper blue slip to a Service NSW centre to register.
  • Bring proof of ownership and proof of identity.
  • Open seven days: Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm, Sun 9:00am to 5:00pm. Ring ahead with a trailer or caravan so the space is ready.

Checked on against Vehicle safety check and inspection fees (nsw.gov.au), Safety checks and vehicle inspections (nsw.gov.au), Get a blue slip (Service NSW) and When you can drive an unregistered vehicle (nsw.gov.au).

Transport for NSW maximums

What does a blue slip cost for a motorcycle, trailer or caravan?

MotorcycleSafety and identity checkUp to $51
Trailer or caravan without brakesSafety and identity checkUp to $42
Trailer or caravan with brakesSafety and identity checkUp to $60
Car or other light vehicleThe blue slip most people need$82

Each "up to" figure is the most Transport for NSW allows a station to charge, from 1 July 2026, GST included. Tell us the vehicle in the card or ring, and we confirm the fee before you come.

Transport for NSW's cases

When is a blue slip needed?

Registration expired more than 3 months ago, the vehicle came from another state, territory or country, it has no number plates, or it is a write-off approved for re-registration.

Getting it here unregistered
Transport for NSW allows an unregistered vehicle to be driven by the most direct or convenient route to the nearest convenient authorised inspection station.
Ring or book first
Transport for NSW recommends an appointment the examiner can verify, so ring or send the card before you set out.
Not your nearest station?
If we are not your nearest convenient station, use an unregistered vehicle permit or bring it on a trailer or tow truck.
On the day

What do I bring?

  • Proof of ownership
  • Proof of identity
  • From interstate: the previous registration papers
  • An import: the import approval and compliance documentation

Not sure what you have? Ring us before you come.

Questions

Still have a question?
Call 0433 950 192

How much is a motorcycle blue slip?

Up to $51: the most Transport for NSW allows a station to charge, from 1 July 2026, GST included. We confirm the fee when you book.

How much is a trailer or caravan blue slip?

Up to $42 without brakes and up to $60 with brakes: the Transport for NSW maximums from 1 July 2026, GST included.

When is a blue slip needed instead of a pink slip?

Registration expired more than 3 months ago, the vehicle came from another state, territory or country, it has no number plates, or it is a write-off approved for re-registration.

How long does a motorcycle or trailer blue slip last?

42 days from the inspection. Take the original paper blue slip to a Service NSW centre to register within that time.

What do I bring for a blue slip?

Proof of ownership and proof of identity. From interstate, bring the previous registration papers as well.

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Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm
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