What is NZ car registration?
Registration is paying a one-off fee to add a vehicle’s details to the Motor Vehicle Register. When it’s added to the register, we issue number plates for it. This usually only happens once for most vehicles, when they’ve arrived in New Zealand and are first going to be used on the road.
How much does it cost to change car ownership NZ?
Administration fees
| Common vehicle transactions | Administration fee |
|---|---|
| Change of registered person (let us know you’ve bought a vehicle) (MR13B) | $9.00 |
| Registration (MR2A and MR2B) | $7.39 |
| Cancellation of registration (MR15) | $9.10 |
| Replacement certificate of registration (MR3) | $9.10 |
How much is a 3 month Rego NZ?
Common licensing fees
| Goods truck/van/utility | 3 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Private passenger | Petrol driven – 0-3500kg GVM | $ 35.18 |
| Petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $82.17 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 0-3500kg GVM | $52.02 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $87.21 |
How long can a car be unregistered NZ?
12 months
The vehicle’s registration has been cancelled by the NZTA – not by the vehicle owner. Passenger vehicles can only remain unlicensed for 12 months, or 24 months if currently owned by a vehicle trader. Non-passenger vehicles (trailers, ATVs, etc) can remain unlicensed for 24 months.
How do you get RUC?
A new RUC can be purchased from any NZTA agent (for example VTNZ or NZ Post). RUCs can be purchased by distance (in units of 1,000 km) or by date. To find out where to buy a RUC licence, contact the Road User Charge helpdesk on 0800 655 644.
Who pays for change of car NZ?
buyer
The responsibility of changing the ownership of a vehicle lies with both the buyer and seller. It’s the buyer’s responsibility to pay for the change of ownership so before they come to pick up the car, make sure they bring their credit or debit card to pay the change of ownership fee.
Can you pay Rego for 3 months?
You can use direct debit for registration renewals for 3, 6 or 12 months.
How does the motor vehicle register work in New Zealand?
The Motor Vehicle Register records information about vehicles used on New Zealand roads and the persons responsible for their use. One-stop-shop for vehicle inspection information aimed at inspecting organisations and vehicle inspectors .
Is the licence the same as the registration in New Zealand?
NZers often refer to a vehicle licence as ‘rego’ but licensing is not the same as registration — which is where you’re issued with your number plates. Vehicle licensing is the fee you pay to use your vehicle on public roads.
Do you need a licence to drive a car in New Zealand?
NZers often refer to a vehicle licence as ‘rego’ but licensing is not the same as registration — which is where you’re issued with your number plates. Vehicle licensing is the fee you pay to use your vehicle on public roads. You have to buy a licence for your vehicle regularly and you must display a current licence label on your windscreen.
What do you need to know about importing a vehicle in New Zealand?
Know the ins and outs of importing a vehicle. Your responsibilities as a motor vehicle trader and the ways we can help you meet them. The Motor Vehicle Register records information about vehicles used on New Zealand roads and the persons responsible for their use.