Forms

Annex B: Heavy vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Published: Sept 2009 Version: 2

Vehicle safety check inspection requirements for vehicle with a GVM of 3501kg or more (heavy vehicle).

Annex B: Light vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Published: Sept 2009 Version: 2

Annex C permit (PDF)

Version: July 2019

CA01 VIN approval form (PDF)

Version: October 2022 Previously known as: VCUEF 01

To apply to affix or re-affix a VIN to a New Zealand registered vehicle.

CA02 Lost deregistration/export certificate (PDF)

Version: April 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 02

This form is to be used when the original Japanese deregistration/export certificate has been lost.

CA03 Alternative documents form (PDF)

Version: April 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 03

CA04 Request for an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle (PDF)

Version: April 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 04

This form is to be used if requesting an exemption to remove trim on an imported used and parallel imported new vehicle.

CA09 Application for manufacturer prototype vehicle (PDF)

Version: April 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 09

This form is to be used to apply for short and long term exemptions from warrant of fitness and standards compliance requirements.

CA11 Application for an exemption from Land Transport Rules (PDF)

Version: April 2023 Previously known as: VCUEF 11

This form is to be used when applying for an exemption from Land Transport vehicle Rules.

CA12 VIN/chassis verification (PDF)

Version: January 2022

This form provides written confirmation/verification of a VIN/chassis number. This form is to be submitted by the applicant along with an Alternative documents (CA03) application. This form can only be completed by a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency-appointed vehicle inspector.

CA99 Request for an exemption from border check requirements (PDF)

Version: April 2023

This form is to be used when applying for an exemption to border check requirements.

DVCUAF06 Application for identification of an immigrants' vehicle (PDF)

Version: April 2020 Reference: DVCUAF 06

Previously known as: Application for recognition of an immigrant's vehicle

This form is used to apply for an exemption from frontal impact standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact Amendment 2008 section 2.1(7)(e), vehicle exhaust emission standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 section 2.2(3)(a), and electronic stability control and advanced brake system requirements under Land Transport Rule: Light Vehicle Brakes 2002

Fit and proper person guidelines

A person or organisation who is responsible for vehicle inspection and certification outcomes is appointed by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Clause 2.5 (2) (a) of the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Standards Compliance 2002 includes the requirement for a person to be fit and proper. This document details those requirements.

LHDVP Application for category A left-hand drive vehicle permit (PDF)

Version: April 2023

This form is to be used to apply for Category A left-hand drive vehicle permit for a specified class MA vehicle that is less than 20 years old.

• Request to remove border damage flag - light vehicles (PDF) Published: Jul 2013 Version: 2.2
• Request to remove border damage flag - heavy vehicles (PDF) Published: Feb 2012 Version: 2.1
• Request to remove border damage flag - motorcycles (PDF) Published: Feb 2012 Version: 2.1

These forms are to be used by a vehicle inspector if they determine that the vehicle does not exceed the threshold for requiring repair certification.

SIVVP Application for a special interest vehicle permit (PDF)

Version: May 2023 Previously known as: DVCUAF 11

Previously known as: Application for recognition of a special interest vehicle

This form is used to apply for an exemption from frontal impact standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact Amendment 2008 section 2.1(7)(f), vehicle exhaust emission standard requirements under Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007 section 2.2(3)(b), and electronic stability control requirements under clause 2.1(4) of the Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002

Statement of compliance (PDF)

Version: January 2022

A Statement of compliance is a statement from an authorised representative of a vehicle's manufacturer listing the standards to which the vehicle was certified when it was made. If these standards are approved vehicle standards, as listed in New Zealand Rules and Regulations, the Statement of compliance is acceptable proof that the vehicle meets the required standards.

VCUEF08 Application for exemption from PSV door height requirements (PDF)

Published: Apr 2010 Reference: VCUEF 08 Version: 3.4

This form is to be used when applying for an exemption to passenger service vehicle door height requirements.

VCUEF10 Application for motorsport exemption (PDF)

This form is used to apply for a left-hand drive exemption for vehicles that have been approved for by MotorSport NZ being compliant with the eligibility criteria and exemption conditions as agreed to by the NZ Transport Agency and MotorSport NZ.

Vehicle report form (PDF)

This form is to be completed when a vehicle without a chassis number or VIN is presented and/or the transaction is suspicious.

Vehicle certification complaint form (Transport Agency website)  

Reference: VCCPF01 Previously known as: DVCUCF01