If a vehicle is from interstate or overseas, a one-off new construction or there is any other doubt to its history, a vehicle identity inspection (Tier 2) is required before applying for registration.
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When is a vehicle identity inspection (Tier 2) required? Vehicle inspection locations After the inspection When is a vehicle identity inspection (Tier 2) required?
A vehicle identity inspection (Tier 2) is required if the vehicle:
- was last registered interstate, unless you hold a current interstate registration certificate in exactly the same name as the intended South Australian registration - this includes vehicles that may have been registered in South Australia previously
- is from overseas
- registration (plate) number is unknown
- was a commonwealth registered vehicle
- has been registered in South Australia before, but the vehicle details (for example, engine number and vehicle identification number) do not match records, or the details of the vehicle are unknown
- is a one-off new construction
- is a repaired written-off vehicle (see Tier 3 identity inspection).
All vehicles driven to the inspection facility are required to have some form of current registration, either:
Current South Australian or Interstate registration; or
An unregistered vehicle permit; or
Trade Plate (trade plate owner must have some financial interest in the vehicle).
When vehicles will not be inspected
Vehicles will not be inspected if on trailers or other transporting means.
All vehicles are required to be driven in and driven out of the inspection shed.
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Vehicle inspection locations
Metropolitan Adelaide
Southern Adelaide
Mount Gambier and surrounding districts
Other country areas
Metropolitan Adelaide
Metropolitan vehicle identity assessment station
7 Naweena Road
Regency Park SA 5010
Open 8.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Closed public holidays
No appointment is necessary
Phone (08) 8400 8777
Southern Adelaide
Southern vehicle identity assessment station
Unit 2/7 Ellemsea Circuit
Lonsdale SA 5160
Open 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm Wednesday and Thursday only.
No appointment is necessary.
Phone: (08) 8307 0350 (opening hours only) Please note: no heavy vehicles inspections (over 4.5 tonne).
Mount Gambier or surrounding districts
Mount Gambier is a Tier 2 inspection point for local residents.
Vehicle inspection station
322 Commercial Street West
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Opening times:
Monday 8:15 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 12:30 pm to 4:15 pm
Thursday 8:15 am to 4:15 pm
Friday 8:15 am to 12:00 pm
Closed public holidays
No appointment is necessary
Other country areas
Identify inspections (Tier 2) can be carried out by the South Australian police in some country areas. If you live more than 40 kilometres radius outside of the Adelaide GPO you will need to contact the nearest police station to arrange an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected.
Country Police will only conduct Identity Inspections where:
- you are a local resident
- you can supply proof of vehicle ownership.
Find country police station address and contact details on the SA Police website.
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After the inspection
After the inspection, you will be issued a vehicle identity inspection report which is required when registering the vehicle. The certificate is valid for three calendar months from the time of the inspection.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to have more than one type of vehicle inspection.
For more information phone 13 10 84 or go to a Service SA customer service centre.
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