This page contains the application form and information required to apply for heavy entry certification inspecting authorities. If you have any further queries, please contact us at borderandentry@nzta.govt.nz Application information Inspecting organisation application information: heavy entry certification (updated 1 October 2023) Questions and answers - heavy vehicle inspecting organisation applications Appendices Appendix A Applicant form – Application for
VIN or chassis number cannot be located, the vehicle inspector should contact the manufacturer’s agent or the local VIN issuing agent. Note 2 The vehicle inspector must notify NZTA using the vehicle report form if there is reason to believe that the VIN or chassis number has been tampered with in any way. The vehicle inspector must not issue a WoF/CoF/permit until approved by NZTA. Approval will usually include the issue or re-issue of a new VIN plate. The vehicle inspector must not
or frame number is no longer readable, it must have a ‘7AT’ VIN assigned and affixed. Procedures for assigning a VIN to a currently registered vehicle are described in section 3-2 . 1 Inspection required When a vehicle owner applies to an entry certifier to have a VIN reaffixed or assigned, the vehicle must be inspected by a vehicle inspector authorised to carry out entry certification. The vehicle inspector must complete a ‘VIN approval request’ form: ( Reference material 53 ). All
manufacturer or a vehicle inspector or inspecting organisation appointed to carry out specialist inspection and certification activities, and c) that the steering -column must be transferred without altering the integrity of the column or its collapse mechanism, and d) that, except when fixing mountings to the chassis or body of the vehicle, steering components must not be welded, unless: i. the welding is designed by the vehicle manufacturer or an HV certifier appointed to carry out specialist
, chassis rails, sills and cross-members. Note 9 If seatbelt anchorage bolts are removed as part of the structural inspection process they must be reassembled using a calibrated torque wrench. 2 Evidence of inspection The vehicle inspector must place some form of unique mark to identify the person carrying out the structural inspection (eg inspector initials as identified in the QMS/PRS Staff Record) at each concealed location inspected. This provides evidence of the inspection and a form of
The latest issue of Inspection news is now available to download. In this issue we discuss: the rollout of Vehicle Inspection and Certification (VIC) - the WoF online replacement a former vehicle inspector sentenced for fraudulently issuing WoFs using the new application forms with the Ministry of Justice criminal record check a small change to the QMS Staff record and rebranding of all the QMS master records exemption checks for Teslas operating as PSVs using assistants during vehicle inspections, and more. Plus there's the WoF quiz and What the...! Inspection news 17
the vehicle file. Original documents not presented When a vehicle is presented for entry certification but the vehicle owner has not yet received the original documentation, the inspection process may be started with a photocopy or faxed copy of the original document. In such cases, the vehicle inspector must: record in the LANDATA notes against the vehicle record that certification cannot be completed until the original documentation has been presented. identify in the LANDATA
vehicle was modified or repaired since the last CoF inspection and no valid LT400 form from an HVS certifier has been presented. Table 3-2-1. Requirements for HVS certification HVS certification is required HVS certification is not required 1. Fitting of components to the roof, eg a roof rack or an air conditioning unit. 2. Changes in floor height or geometry, eg due to changes to suspension, wheel or tyre size. 1. Any repair or modification not listed in the
rejected for entry certification until such time as evidence is provided that the ITS Connect system has been disabled. Appropriate evidence of the system being disabled would be in the form of an invoice from a Toyota Japan dealer. This evidence should be provided by the border inspector and available on BIS. If that evidence is provided, then the entry certifier can begin the rest of the entry certification compliance process as per usual procedures. If evidence is not available on BIS the border
Request to remove border damage flag - light vehicles (PDF) Updated July 2025 Request to remove border damage flag - heavy vehicles (PDF) Updated July 2025 Request to remove border damage flag - motorcycles (PDF) Updated July 2025 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. Page amended 1 July 2013 (see amendment details ).
