Vehicle certification administration fees guide

Background

Waka Kotahi fees and charges changed from 1 October 2023. This was prompted by a review of Waka Kotahi funding, fees and charges showing the money received for our regulatory work didn't cover the costs of doing the work.

  • Public consultation on changes to regulatory funding, fees and charges happened between March and May 2022.
  • Changes to funding were approved by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Transport in December 2022.
  • Changes to 170 fees and charges were approved by Cabinet in April 2023.
  • Changes to regulations were approved on 28 August 2023.

Blue Star also introduced price changes from 1 October 2023, which are included in the Total charge figures below.

Application fees to become a certifier or certifying organisation were removed from 1 October 2023.

Form and label fees

These fees are current at 1 October 2023. The Waka Kotahi charge columns exclude the print/distribution cost.

All figures include GST.

Product or serviceWaka Kotahi charge 
per form/label
Waka Kotahi charge
per book
Total charge per book (includes print/distribution cost)
Warrant of fitness (WoF) label$4.16$124.80 (book of 30)$132.62 (book of 30)
Certificate of fitness (CoF) label$4.16$208 (book of 50)$215.73 (book of 50)
Entry certification$37.29This charge is collected in the cost of LT4085U and LT4085N forms, or when a record is entered using VINDirect.* 
LT4085N form $1865 (book of 50)$1869.70 (book of 50)
LT4085U form $1865 (book of 50)$1869.35 (book of 50)
Heavy vehicle certification - LT400 form$48.39$2419.50 (book of 50)$2444.04 (book of 50)
Repair certifier certification $37.82  
LT307 form $378.20 (book of 10)$396.03 (book of 10)
LT308 form $945.50 (book of 25)$999.75 (book of 25)
Border inspecting organisation inspection$9.35  
Specialist low volume certifier certification$38.99  

*Updated 30 November 2023.

Permit and exemption application fees

These fees are current at 1 October 2023.

All figures include GST.

CodeForm nameCost
CA01VIN approval form$39.70
CA02Lost deregistration/export certificate$211.92
CA03Alternative documents form$211.92
CA04Request for an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle$253.83
CA09Application for manufacturer prototype vehicle$50.60
CA11Application for an exemption from Land Transport rules$50.60
CA99Request for an exemption from border check requirement$39.72
DVCUAF06Application for identification of an immigrant's vehicle$184.00
LHDVPApplication for category A left-hand drive vehicle permit$39.77
SIMCPApplication for a special interest motorcycle permit$23.20
SIVVPApplication for a special interest vehicle permit$23.20
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