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

    • transferring registration to a new owner

    • or, when transferring to Queensland registration from another state or territory

    • or, when re-registering an unregistered vehicle

    • 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)

    • tyres

    • brakes

    • steering

    • suspension

    • body rust or damage

    • windscreen

    • lights

    • 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