Required documentation and registration

1-3 Customs-seized vehicles

1 Entitlement to register

A Customs-seized vehicle presented for entry-level certification must be presented with a letter from New Zealand Customs identifying the vehicle, and stating that it is a Customs-seized vehicle and that Customs have title to lawful possession.

2 Proof of standards certification

If the vehicle was manufactured and registered overseas prior to 1 January 1991, documentation to prove standards compliance will not be required.

If the vehicle was manufactured and registered overseas after 1 January 1991, documentation proving standards compliance must be provided.

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