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Motor Vehicle Register

Published: | Category: Vehicle inspection & certification , Guidance for specialists | Audiences: Certifiers, Vehicle inspectors & inspecting organisations, Vehicle traders

The Motor Vehicle Register records information about vehicles used on New Zealand roads and the persons responsible for their use. The primary purposes of the Motor Vehicle Register are:

  • enforcement of the law
  • maintenance of the security of New Zealand
  • collection of charges imposed or authorised by an act
  • administration and development of transport law and policy.

The Motor Vehicle Register is only for companies and individuals who have authorised access to the register.

For more detailed information and how to apply access:

The Motor Vehicle Register

See also:

New Zealand motor vehicle register statistics

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