Forms

Annex B: Heavy vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Version: June 2023

Vehicle safety check inspection requirements for vehicle with a GVM grater then 3500kg (heavy vehicle).

Annex B: Light vehicle safety check sheet (PDF)

Version: June 2023

Annex C permit (PDF)

Version: June 2023

CA01 VIN approval form (previously known as VCUEF 01) is used apply to affix or re-affix a VIN to a New Zealand registered vehicle.

From 1 October 2023, each time you apply you’ll need to pay for a unique PDF download of the application form from Blue Star. You can then complete the application as normal.

To apply:

1. Order a VIN approval form in the Blue Star portal and pay by credit or debit card.
2. Blue Star will email you a PDF which you can print, fill out and scan (please keep an electronic copy).
3. Send the completed form to mvapprovals@nzta.govt.nz for processing.
4. We'll use the unique serial number on the form to confirm you've paid.

You can purchase multiple PDFs in a single transaction.

Order CA01 forms through the Blue Star portal

CA02 Lost deregistration/export certificate (PDF)

Version: October 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: January 2024 Previously known as: VCUEF 03

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

Version: October 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: October 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: October 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: October 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: October 2023

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: October 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: March 2024 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