inspector or inspecting organisation appointed to carry out specialist inspection and certification activities, or c) the steering column has been transferred and the transfer has altered the integrity of the column or its collapse mechanism, or d) except when fixing mountings to the chassis or body of the vehicle, steering components have been welded, and: i. the welding is not designed by the vehicle manufacturer or a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation appointed to carry

For NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi-appointed new light vehicle entry inspecting organisations/vehicle compliance inspectors Note: the Model QMS: used entry certification inspecting organisation replaced the PRS: Entry certification (new light vehicles) on 2 February 2026. Model QMS: new light vehicle entry inspecting organisations/vehicle compliance inspectors Master records Delegation record Equipment record Improvement record Induction record Notification of lost or stolen controlled documents Notification of vehicle inspector transfer Technical information record Training record VCI internal assessment sheet

documents record Notification of lost or stolen controlled documents Notification of vehicle inspector transfer The documents above are editable PDFs which use features available in Adobe Reader 8 or later, or equivalent ( Adobe Reader ).

documents record Notification of lost or stolen controlled documents Notification of vehicle inspector transfer The documents above are editable PDFs which use features available in Adobe Reader 8 or later, or equivalent ( Adobe Reader ).

This page contains the application form and information required to apply for appointment as a new light vehicle entry certification inspecting organisation (IO) or change the vehicle compliance inspector (VCI) for an existing appointment. How the application process works You’ll send us a complete application form with all relevant supporting documents. We’ll assess your application and let you know if you meet our requirements to move to the next stage of the process, which may

Note: Expect longer timeframes for IO applications to be processed than usual and factor this into your business planning. Fit and proper person disclosure and consent for inspecting organisations and specialist certifiers (FP01) This form is used to support a new application for appointment as a: warrant of fitness inspecting organisation (IO) certificate of fitness IO new light entry vehicle inspector (VI) (also known as a new light entry certifier) heavy vehicle

From 4 November 2025, the warrant of fitness vehicle inspector application form, which is currently a PDF form, will be available as an online form. Benefits The new online form will make the application process easier. It will allow applicants to submit the application directly, without needing to attach it to an email. Instructions are all in the form, mandatory fields are clearly indicated, and applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt immediately after submitting. Changes

From 19 May 2026, the certificate of fitness vehicle inspector application form, which is currently a PDF form, will be available as an online form. It has been added in to the existing online WoF vehicle inspector application form. Benefits The online form will make the application process easier. It allows applicants to submit the application directly, without needing to attach it to an email. Instructions are all in the form, mandatory fields are clearly indicated, and applicants

From 1 March 2019 the NZ Transport Agency will not accept vehicle inspector applications endorsed by the inspecting organisation. That means we will not accept the VI1A application form for WoF or the VI5A application form for CoF from this date. From 1 March 2019, individuals applying to become a vehicle inspector must use the VI1B application form for WoF or the VI5B application form for CoF. They must provide evidence that clearly shows they meet the qualifications and experience requirements in the Vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM) and the VI1B and VI5B.

form From 19 May 2026, the certificate of fitness vehicle inspector application form, which is currently a PDF form, will be available as an online form. It has been added in to the existing online WoF vehicle inspector application form.