The inquiry can be made online on new zealand transport agency website. The acc tax on petrol will also fall 3 cents per litre on july 1. Belarusian vehicle registration plates are currently composed of four digits, two letters and another digit e. Check a car in nz and get a history report, telling you if its been stolen, has money. Below is a notice of change from the vintage car club of nz to its members outlining a change in policy from the minister of transport that could allow the reuse of these plates changes to vehicle licensing regulations announced by minister of transport, hon steven joyce on april 5 th 2011.
You can only duplicate plates that are currently issued to the vehicle. Plates are the ultimate form of expression for your car. Vehicle registration plates of new zealand wikipedia. The plates are made of aluminium with reflective base and embossed characters. Car ownership checks, history checks and vehicle reports aa. Index of 96,429 western australia car, truck and motorcycle registrations between 1915 and 192728. All vehicles changed to it an exception was made for antique cars that keep the district system and keep the same registration number for life.
Ownership records, money owing, stolen reports and many more. Vehicle history check get a vehicle history check vir. Before you start its always a good idea to check that we have the correct contact details to send your licence label to. The best evidence is the certificate of registration or other paperwork insurance policy. Vehicle history check get a vehicle history check from. These early italian number plates gave the unabbreviated name of the place of origin, followed by a number, as genova 83 and padova 2. Check with the nz transport agency nzta for updates on covid19, agents, registrations, and scam alerts. To obtain supplementary plates youll need to be the registered person of the vehicle and have a new zealand driver licence or other suitable id. The first of the letters and the final digit indicate the region of belarus in which the car was registered vehicles owned by foreign companies use blackonyellow plates, and the numbers and letters appear in a different order e. You can design and order our nz number plate frames here to promote your car or truck dealership, business fleet, club, product promotion etc. Following independence in 1992, the format of belarusian registration plates became red characters four digits and two letters on a white background with the national crest in the centre, separating the digits from the letters. If you buy a vehicle with an expired licence label, you need to pay licence fees from the date you acquire the vehicle. Please note that names and addresses of individuals are not available as of may 2011 privacy law changes.
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Our comprehensive past plate check uncovers hidden debts on all past plates associated with the vehicles history. Every car has two, and bikes and trailers only need one, but when were number plates introduced. Finance companies normally register outstanding money against the vehicles registration plate. New zealand police this is not a real plate but specially made for a movie. Gst, firsttime manufacture, delivery and registration charges are all included in the initial plate price.
One plate must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle. Check the entitlement to the personalised plates you want to buy is under the sellers name with the government plate manufacturer licensys nz ltd. Once you agree on the sale details, you and the seller must complete a transfer of entitlement form. For example, if you purchase a 60 current style registration, it can only go onto a vehicle that was first registered as new on or after 1st september 2010. Sample car history and money owing report that car nz. Present italian car number plates have black characters on a rectangular white background, with small blue sidefields see european vehicle registration plates. Our vir is the most comprehensive report in new zealand with over 70 checks, including safety and security information where available. Check if a person is legal owner of vehicle or not. We got the car through the compliance, then took the paperwork to the aa vehicle centre thingy to pay tax and registration, got plates and then went and put them on the car. Check money owing, imported damaged, wound back odometer, police interest, unpaid loans, expired ruc and registration, and more.
This is the label that is displayed at the bottom left of your windscreen. On the walls are road safety posters, but none of them are about drinking and driving. New zealand vehicle registration process stress free car. The vir the vehicle information report tour motorweb. Enhanced driver licenseid card edleid commercial driver license cdl suspended license.
This is as i remember, might have left out a couple of steps, but the main thing is that customs really arent that fussed about your plates, so nothing to worry about there. These were first plates to be made of metal and had to be manufactured by the cars owner. You have to register to use the site and theres a search fee. In just 15 seconds, a vir will comprehensively check the vehicles history within new zealand alerting you. When these older vehicles with incomplete or vague history are presented to an inspector for registration, the nzta will provide a search service to look for the old registration plate and record. Vehicle information, history check and reports carjam. Vehicle licensing rego waka kotahi nz transport agency.
All countries require registration plates for road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and. Most vehicles in new zealand must be registered and display a valid vehicle licence also known as rego. How to check vehicle ownership in new zealand that car nz. County and borough councils originally issued the registrations and number plates. Lost tabs, plates, or titles wa state licensing dol. At the same time you can search for number plates and get information about the car, vehicle inspections, debt, insurance etc. To detect money owing, the system automatically checks the past plate numbers in addition to the current plate number, the vin andor the chassis number. This is only provided for the inspectors and will typically only be done when you present the car for re registration. How to deregister your car in new zealand yourdrive blog. The motor vehicle register records information about vehicles used on new zealand roads and the persons responsible for their use. New zealand new motor vehicle registrations 19742020.
There are a number of ways that you can request motor vehicle register information. Of people aged over 18, 82% of new zealanders own cars, compared to 89% in the us, 80% in britain. They can only provide a yes or no answer due to privacy reasons. Model, colour, vin and 50 other data fields from a new zealand number plate.
Older style plates, ie the black plates with silver characters, can only be duplicated with a white retroreflective background and black characters. This is only provided for the inspectors and will typically only be done when you present the car for reregistration. The primary purposes of the motor vehicle register are. Motochek is an internet service developed by the transport. New zealand personalised number plates offered for sale. A crowd queues to register their motor vehicles at the concert chamber of wellington town hall in 1950. For australian and european sized surrounds click here or on aussie frames on the menu to the left of. The crackdown on drink driving only achieved a measure of success in the 1970s, once breathalysers had. The vehicle must have a current licence to be able to be on the road. Now that you have your copy, you should register it with us so that we can ensure you are updated with any upcoming amendments. In 2005, with 607 cars for every 1,000 people, the country ranked third in the world for car ownership after luxembourg 647 and iceland 632. Vehicle registration plates in iceland are issued by the icelandic transport authority and are made in the state penitentiary. Renewal of vehicle licence rego nz transport agency.
The label is posted to the registered persons address and should arrive within five working days. Find out about how number plates evolved, the different types plates and what. In new zealand, vehicle registration plates usually called number plates contain up to six. A vehicle history report is peace of mind when looking for a car, truck, van or motorbike.
We can trace the uk car registration system back to 1903. The motor car act came into force on january 1st, 1904 and required all vehicles in the united kingdom to carry registration number plates. The official home of personalised number plates kiwiplates. Yourdrives user friendly guide to scrapping and deregistering your car in new zealand. Where the personalised registration number has an age identifier i. Check nz vehicle ownership or number plates youtube. Your vehicle must be both registered and licensed for you to legally drive it on the road. Registering your new car or truck cars, vans, motorcycles, mopeds and trucks need to be registered and issued number plates to be legally driven on our roads.
If your registration plate has been damaged, destroyed or lost, you can apply for duplicate plates. Mar 04, 2017 check if a person is legal owner of vehicle or not. The plates are issued randomly, they are not issued sequentially and they. I have purchased 10 x sets of personalised plates over the years and have always found kiwiplates to be of excellent service and a friendly helpful team. This page will explain the process of registering an imported vehicle in new zealand, including the steps youll need to take and the documents youll need to have. The very first italian plates had to have the owners name and the local communal number visible. Six types of registration plates autographics number plate. Requesting register information waka kotahi nz transport agency. The current registration system uses three letters and two digits or two letters and three digits in helvetica neue. The old style black number plate first issued in 1964. Some key milestones in new zealands vehicle number plate history, plus find.
However, if the registration plates are changed, the. Sovietera registration plates for belarus carried a pair of twodigit numbers followed by letters in cyrillic e. New zealand new motor vehicle registrations 19742020 data. Transfer a vehicle into your name and check it isnt stolen and theres no. Carjam is an authorised provider of ownership records including names and addresses for registered motor vehicle traders rmvt, service stations, gas stations, financial service providers and other approved entities. If the licence remains expired for 12 months, the vehicle s registration will be cancelled. If youre buying privately, you can use this register to see if the car has debts. Vehicle history, ownership and car check check out any. Petrol levies make sure theyre still paying towards the cost of injuries. You can also add your email address if you would like to receive future licensing reminders and other notifications by email.
Renew your vehicle licence online rego road user charges ruc drivers of light diesel vehicles and heavy vehicles pay levies through road user charges. To be operated on or parked on any public road, most types of motor vehicles and trailers must be registered and display the corresponding registration plate s. Dont buy an insurance writeoff, stolen car or a car about to be repossessed. We can check all registered vehicles cars, trucks, boat trailers, motorcycles and caravans. Diplomatic plates for embasy vehicles personalised plates of various sizes and styles overseas visitors plates. Vehicle registration holdersroad tax holders nzshow your. Car registration, 1950 cars and the motor industry te. The motor vehicle register waka kotahi nz transport agency. The plates must be good condition this is a general rule applying to all number plates including modern you must be able to convince the registrar of motor vehicles currently the nz transport agency that the plates originally belonged to that vehicle.
Either choose a combination from our fixed formats or enter whatever you like using our flexi or premium formats. Our nz vehicle registration holders have a selfadhesive reverse and will be stuck to the front windscreen. Essential when buying a used vehicle in new zealand. Car registration years suffix number plates platehunter. Updated 21 january 2019 according to the new zealand road rules, the numbers and letters on your vehicles plate must be clearly visible at all times. This page provides new zealand car registrations actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. A vehicle may have security interest finance owing registered against its past plate number if the registration plates have been replaced by the owner. Simply enter the vehicles registration plate or vin number and in less than 20 seconds the vir will be displayed onscreen with any alert, caution or advisory. Why not renew your vehicle licence rego while youre getting.
The current numbering scheme, in use from 1994, is unrelated to the geographical provenance of the car. Aa vehicle history report new zealand automobile association. Six types of registration plates the six types are. Our aa vehicle history report scans through 3 million records covering cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes, caravans and trailers, making it easy to check almost any vehicle in nz. Gst surcharge to payments using a visa, mastercard or.
Buy from this website and save up to 40% off the wholesale price of our stylish number plate surrounds especially with our excellent volume discounts. Transport vehicle registration and licensing notice 1995. However, if the registration plates are changed, the vehicle may appear debtfree when its not. A vehicle registration plate, also known as a number plate british english, license plate american english, or licence plate canadian english, is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. A motorised society te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. In new zealand, vehicle registration plates usually called number plates contain up to six alphanumeric characters, depending on the type of vehicle and the date of registration. Below is a notice of change from the vintage car club of nz to its members outlining a change in policy from the minister of transport that could allow the reuse of these plates. All countries require registration plates for road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Obtain the registration application and calculate the fees to either register your bike for the first time or renew its registration. The motor vehicle levy funds injuries that happen on. This means, if you have a rear bike rack on your car which obscures your number plate, youll need to order a supplementary number plate to attach to the front of the bike rack. The new zealand car construction manual has been designed to be updated, so that you can keep your copy current with the ever changing laws in new zealand.
The vir is new zealands most comprehensive report on a vehicles current legal status and registered ownership history. Vehicle licensing means paying a fee to use your vehicle on public roads. Vehicle registration holders or road tax holders have a pocket insert which can hold items 100mm x. The registration system was introduced on 1 january 1989. Supplementary vehicle number plates for rear bike racks.
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