What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Car in NSW?

Selling your car is much easier when you’ve got the right paperwork sorted. Buyers feel confident, the handover is smoother, and you avoid any surprises on the day. Here’s a quick guide to what you need in NSW — including the Pink Slip and Blue Slip, which are essential if your car is older or unregistered.

1. Proof of Ownership

Buyers need to know you’re the legal owner.You can show:

• Your Registration Certificate, or

• A receipt / bill of sale from when you purchased the vehicle

This establishes you’re the rightful seller.

2. NSW Transfer of Registration (online or paper)

Ownership is transferred through Service NSW.

You can complete the transfer:

• Online (the easiest way), or

• In person using a paper Application for Transfer of Registration form

Bring:

• Your driver licence

• The vehicle’s rego details

Buyers generally expect to complete or initiate the transfer on the day.

3. A Valid eSafety Check (Pink Slip) — if the car is registered and over 5 years old

If your car is registered and more than five years old, it needs a valid Pink Slip.

The Pink Slip confirms:

• The car is roadworthy

• It’s eligible for registration renewal or transfer

Buyers will often ask:

• When the Pink Slip was completed

• Whether it passed

• How long it’s valid for

A current Pink Slip helps your car sell faster.

4. Blue Slip — if the car is unregistered

If your car is not registered, you must have a Blue Slip to sell or re-register it in NSW.

A Blue Slip is a more detailed inspection that confirms:

• The car’s identity

• Roadworthiness

• That the vehicle is suitable for registration

This is critical.If you bring an unregistered car to the Flemington Car Market at Paddy’s, you must bring:

• Your Blue Slip, and

• Any supporting identity/vehicle documents

Buyers will not consider an unregistered car without a valid Blue Slip.

5. Registration Certificate (Rego Papers)

Not mandatory for the sale, but extremely helpful.

It shows:

• Rego status

• Expiry date

• Vehicle details

If you’ve misplaced it, Service NSW can reissue it.

6. Proof of Identity

You’ll need to show ID when completing a transfer:

• NSW driver licence, or

• Other approved ID

Simple, but essential.

7. A Receipt / Proof of Purchase

After the sale, issue a receipt with:

• Date

• Sale price

• Buyer + seller names

• VIN and plate number

• Signatures

This protects both parties and avoids disputes.

8. Helpful Extras That Boost Buyer Confidence

Not required, but highly recommended:

• Service history

• Logbooks

• Recent repair receipts

• Owner’s manual

• Spare keys

These often justify a stronger price.

Bringing your car to the Flemington Car Market?

Here’s what you must have on the day:

✔ Registered car: Pink Slip (if applicable), rego info, ID✔ Unregistered car: Blue Slip — mandatory, plus ID✔ Service history and logbooks (optional, but very helpful)

Turn up prepared and the sale becomes a whole lot easier.