Blue slips for motorcycles, trailers and caravans
Unregistered bike, trailer or caravan? Inspected seven days.
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).
What does a blue slip cost for a motorcycle, trailer or caravan?
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.
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.
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.
Find us
- Address
- 7 Daking Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151
- Open
- Mon to Sat 8:30am to 5:30pm
Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm - Phone
- 0433 950 192
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