Re-Register your vehicle in New Zealand

Re-Register A Vehicle IN NEW Zealand If your vehicle’s registration has been cancelled in NZ and you want to use the vehicle on the road again, you need to register it aga...

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Can I find my vehicle make & model from my VIN?

Yes, you can. Since 1981, each new car has been given a standardised 17-digit code, which includes a serial number. Older cars may have VIN's too, although they will not follow th...

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Proof of Ownership - Any Other Country

If you're importing a used vehicle from any other country we have not listed below you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered...

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Can I import a LHD (Left Hand Drive) and LHD Rare Vehicle to N.Z?

Importing a rare LHD (Left Hand Drive) vehicle can be complicated but is achievable. This article may answer some of your important questions. We have included a LHD permit applic...

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Evidence of compliance with emissions standards - Japan

For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles you can present an original Japanese export or completion inspection certificate showing one of the applicable emissions code chara...

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Evidence of compliance with emissions standards - Australia

For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, a statement of compliance that includes an approved emission standard is acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Zealand requireme...

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Proof of Ownership - United States

If you're importing a used vehicle from the United States you must provide evidence that it meets a range of approved standards before it can be registered for use on the road...

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Planning to restore the vehicle you’ve imported?

Make sure you keep the vehicle identifier – the chassis or vehicle identification number (VIN). Removal and reattachment of this number may mean the vehicle will not gain cer...

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Evidence of compliance with emissions standards - USA

For both used and parallel-imported new vehicles, an EPA label or statement of compliance that includes an approved emissions standard is acceptable proof your vehicle meets New Ze...

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Required documentation importing from Australia

Importing from Australia Original documents that prove both previous registration and provide an ownership trail that goes back to the previous registered owner of the vehicle in ...

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What documents do I need to import my vehicle?

This depends on which country you are importing your vehicle from and what type of vehicle you are importing. A vehicle owner/importer must provide documentation that proves that ...

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How much does it cost for Vehicle Compliance in New Zealand?

Vehicle compliance costs can vary depending on the vehicle you are importing, so we can't give you a standard set rate. Compliance costs are based on Country you are importing fro...

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