Roadworthy inspection · Vehicle inspection
Roadworthy certificates in Tasmania
In TAS the inspection is the AIS inspection report. Here is when a buyer or seller needs one, how long it lasts and who can carry it out.
At a glance
- Official nameAIS inspection report
- Needed to sell?Rules differ by vehicle, so check with Service Tasmania before you sell. In TAS the inspection is called a ais inspection report, and it is issued by approved inspection stations (ais).
- Valid forAn inspection report is valid for 30 days.
- Who inspectsApproved Inspection Stations (AIS)
- AuthorityService Tasmania
Unregistered and interstate vehicles
An inspection is needed for any vehicle not currently registered in Tasmania, including interstate vehicles and registrations expired more than 3 months.
An inspection is not a history check
A roadworthy or safety inspection covers the car's condition on the day. It does not show finance owing, or whether the car has been reported stolen or written off. For that, run a PPSR check before you pay.
Rules change. This guide was last checked against Service Tasmania on 22 September 2026; confirm with them before you buy or sell.
TAS roadworthy FAQs
Do I need a roadworthy to sell a car in Tasmania?
Rules differ by vehicle, so check with Service Tasmania before you sell. In TAS the inspection is called a ais inspection report, and it is issued by approved inspection stations (ais).
What is a roadworthy called in TAS?
The official name is AIS inspection report. You will also hear: Roadworthy inspection, Vehicle inspection.
Does an unregistered or interstate car need an inspection in TAS?
An inspection is needed for any vehicle not currently registered in Tasmania, including interstate vehicles and registrations expired more than 3 months.
How long is a TAS inspection valid?
An inspection report is valid for 30 days.
Who can carry out the inspection in TAS?
Approved Inspection Stations (AIS).
Does a roadworthy show if a car has finance owing or was written off?
No. An inspection checks the car’s safety on the day it is inspected. Finance owing, stolen and written-off records come from a PPSR check, which is a separate search.
Other states and territories
- New South Wales — Safety inspection report (pink slip)
- Victoria — Certificate of Roadworthiness (RWC)
- Queensland — Safety certificate
- Western Australia — Vehicle inspection (Certificate of Inspection)
- South Australia — Roadworthy inspection
- Australian Capital Territory — Roadworthy inspection (Certificate of Inspection)
- Northern Territory — Roadworthy inspection