Requesting register information

If you need to confirm you're the registered person for a vehicle, you can check this online.

You'll just need the plate number and your name or driver licence number. This service is free.

You can call us on 0800 108 809 to request a new Certificate of registration.

You'll need a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card for paying the $14.92 fee.

Motochek enables registered users to access Motor Vehicle Register information in bulk or on a frequent basis.

Motochek can give you detailed vehicle information and the names and addresses of companies and organisations registered for a vehicle. The names and addresses of individuals currently registered for a vehicle are available to people who've been granted authorisation by the Ministry of Transport.

You can request the details of a motor vehicle.

This will include the details of companies and organisations who are or have been registered for the vehicle, but not individuals who have been the registered person.

When a vehicle is reported as stolen to police, the Motor Vehicle Register is updated from the police system to show the vehicle has been reported stolen.

You can check online if the police have been advised a vehicle has been reported as stolen. There is no charge for this service and you get an immediate result.

The personal information we hold on the Motor Vehicle Register is protected by privacy laws. You must have a very good reason for asking for it.

The law only permits the release of personal information for enforcement of the law, maintenance of the security of New Zealand, or other very specific purposes.