Resources & Information
It is a requirement for a seller to obtain a safety certificate before disposing of a registered vehicle.
Penalties may apply if a safety certificate is not obtained before selling a registered vehicle.
Useful Links
Selling a vehicle in QLD > www.qld.gov.au/transport/buying/rules/selling
QLD Roadworthy Certificate information > www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/roadworthy
QLD Registration transfer > https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/transfer
Answers to frequently asked questions
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transferring registration to a new owner
or, when transferring to Queensland registration from another state or territory
or, when re-registering an unregistered vehicle
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cars
motorcycles
trailers (including caravans) with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) between 750kg and 4,500kg
any other vehicles up to 4,500kg gross vehicle mass (GVM)
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tyres
brakes
steering
suspension
body rust or damage
windscreen
lights
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At the completion of the inspection, a detailed report will be issued and emailed to you
If the vehicle fails the safety inspection, you have 14 days to rectify the problem and call us back out for a re-inspection
Licensed motor dealers: Certificates are valid for 3 months or 1000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue
All other sellers: Certificates are valid for 2 months or 2000km (whichever comes first) from the date of issue