Roadworthy certificates by state
Every state has its own name, its own testers and its own rules.
Roadworthy rules are set by each state, so the answer depends on where the car is registered. Pick your state for what it's called, who can issue it and how long it lasts. Then tell us the car and your postcode, and the job goes to a local tester.
Pick your state for what it's called, who can issue it and how long it lasts. Then tell us the car and your postcode, and the job goes to a local tester.
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Why there's no single answer
Victoria calls it a roadworthy certificate, Queensland a safety certificate, and NSW a safety check or pink slip. WA doesn't ask for one on a private sale at all. Who can issue it changes too: licensed vehicle testers in Victoria, approved inspection stations in Queensland, AIS stations in NSW.
If you only need to know how long yours lasts, how long a roadworthy is valid has every state on one page.
Pick your state
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The card at the top of the page has your answers so far. Pick up where you left off.
Where this information comes from
- Consumer Affairs Victoria Selling a car, checked 3 November 2026
- Queensland Government Safety certificates (roadworthy), checked 3 November 2026
- NSW Government Safety checks and vehicle inspections, checked 3 November 2026
- Consumer Protection WA Privately selling a vehicle, checked 3 November 2026
Rules change, so check with your state's transport department or consumer agency if something matters to your car. How we write and check these pages.