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Authorised access to the register

Anyone can apply for an authorisation from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to access current names and addresses in the Motor Vehicle Register.

Applications for access are made under section 241 of the Land Transport Act 1998. Waka Kotahi consults with the Ombudsman, Privacy Commissioner and Police Commissioner (our advising agencies) before deciding whether to grant an authorisation. An authorisation should be for a specific purpose and is subject to any conditions specified by Waka Kotahi.

Land Transport Act 1998(external link)

Companies and individuals with authorised access to the register

Listed below are the companies and individuals who have been granted authorised access to the Motor Vehicle Register (MVR) under section 241(1) of the Land Transport Act 1998 outside of the standard terms and conditions. This list is updated weekly.

Companies and individuals who have been granted authorised access [XLSX, 446 KB]

Who should and shouldn't apply, and how to apply

If you require bulk access to current name and address information in the Motor Vehicle Register, learn how to apply for authorised access and view how much it costs.

Frequently asked questions

Further information about authorised access to the Motor Vehicle Register.

Class authorisations

Class authorisations have been granted previously for all traders, insurers, finance companies and petrol stations. These authorisations expired on 31 October 2017.

Terms and conditions

View the terms and conditions for companies and individuals who have been granted authorised access to the Motor Vehicle Register.

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