Approved inspection station scheme
The Department of Transport and Main Roads requires vehicles to be inspected to ensure they meet the minimum safety standards.
Vehicle safety inspections are conducted by approved examiners at Approved Inspection Stations (AIS). If the vehicle meets the minimum safety standards, an inspection certificate is issued to the owner/driver of the vehicle.
The 3 type of inspections that an AIS may provide are:
For further information about the AIS scheme and how to apply to be an AIS, nominee or approved examiner, refer to the information sheets.
Inspection Certificates Online
Inspection Certificates Online (ICO) is a web portal which enables AISs, nominees and approved examiner to issue electronic safety certificates and COIs.
ICO can be used for all vehicle inspection types, including light vehicles, light trailers, motorbikes, heavy vehicles and heavy trailers.
ICO is free and reduces the cost of purchasing inspection certificate books. ICO also meets document keeping requirements under the Business Rules for Approved Inspection Stations (PDF, 232 KB).
ICO can be accessed using the web browser on a desktop computer or laptop or on the QLD ICO mobile app for Android and iOS.
For more information about ICO:
Find an AIS
Find an AIS allows customers to search online for an AIS. Depending on the customer’s search criteria, they will be provided with the addresses and phone numbers of AIS that match their search criteria. It also includes AIS that issue electronic safety certificates and COIs or that provide a mobile service.
If your AIS information on Find an AIS needs to be updated, contact the ICO Administrator by email at ico@tmr.qld.gov.au.
AIS scheme information sheets
The following information sheets provide information about the AIS scheme and how to apply to be an AIS, nominee or approved examiner. Information sheets are also provided for other applications that may need to be made during the AIS approval or approved examiner accreditation period. If you have any questions about the information sheets, contact the AIS Administrator.
Information sheet 1
Introduction to the Approved Inspection Station scheme (PDF, 155 KB)
Information sheet 2
Inspection area and equipment requirements (PDF, 156 KB)
Information sheet 3
When an Approved Inspection Station approval holder is required to have a nominee (PDF, 187 KB)
Information sheet 4
Apply to be an Approved Inspection Station (PDF, 173 KB)
Information sheet 5
Making changes to your AIS approval (PDF, 77 KB)
Information sheet 6
Making changes to AIS business structure (PDF, 412 KB)
Information sheet 7
Making a mobile Approved Inspection Station application (PDF, 118 KB)
Information sheet 8
Multi-listing Approved Inspection Station (PDF, 106 KB)
Information sheet 9
Purchasing inspection certificate books (PDF, 68 KB)
Information sheet 10
Renewing your Approved Inspection Station approval (PDF, 146 KB)
Information sheet 11
Surrendering your Approved Inspection Station approval (PDF, 114 KB)
Information sheet 12
Making an approved examiner application (PDF, 155 KB)
Information sheet 13
Approved examiner qualifications and experience requirements (PDF, 76 KB)
Information sheet 14
Making changes to your approved examiner accreditation (PDF, 68 KB)
Information sheet 15
Renewing your approved examiner accreditation (PDF, 64 KB)
Information sheet 16
Approved Inspection Station approval holder and nominee responsibilities (PDF, 191 KB)
Information Sheet 17
Approver examiner responsibilities (PDF, 199 KB)
Information Sheet 18
Inspection Certificates Online (PDF, 211 KB)
Information Sheet 19
Approved Inspection Station compliance checks and enforcement action (PDF, 68 KB)
AIS confirmation and compliance audits
If you are granted an AIS approval, a compliance check may be conducted by our compliance officers within 6 months of your approval. Further compliance audits may also be conducted during the period of your AIS approval.
The purpose of these checks is to assess compliance with the conditions of your AIS approval and the performance of your approved examiners and nominees. If you also have a mobile AIS, you must ensure that the mobile AIS is present at the AIS premises during the audit.
During the checks, you, your nominee or your approved examiner may be asked to demonstrate:
The current AIS compliance checklist (PDF, 320 KB) outlines what a transport inspector will be assessing during the compliance check. You can also review the checklist to help you prepare and ensure your AIS complies with the conditions of your AIS approval.
Contact details
The preferred method of contacting the AIS Administrator is by email at ais@tmr.qld.gov.au
Alternatively, you may contact the AIS Administrator by:
| Phone: |
13 23 80 (ask for AIS Administrator) |
| Post: |
AIS Administrator
Department of Transport and Main Roads
PO Box 673
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 |
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