Vehicle Registration & Licensing
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All vehicles used on the roads must be registered and display a registration plate. A current license label must be displayed on the windscreen, or in the case of trailers, on the license plate. Motor caravans have the same plates as a car or truck or in the case of articulated vehicles – semi-trailers have a single trailer plate. All motor vehicle licences are obtained through New Zealand Transport Agencies, Postshops and Vehicle Testing Stations; the charges are set by the New Zealand Government.
When licensing your vehicle you may choose to license or re-license your vehicle for 1-12 month period. Each vehicle has an expiry date, usually determined by the date of first registration - not the first or last day of the month.
New motor vehicles incur extra charges which includes the cost of new plates and papers; and if the manufacturers gross laden weight is less than 3,500 kg, must comply with the new vehicle regulations (ref. Low Volume Vehicle Code of Construction).
If you are adapting a vehicle which has been unlicensed for two years or more, you will have to register it as a new vehicle, and will need to be certified as to whether it is required to conform to the latest vehicle regulations. You may be asked to provide proof of purchase and may require a statutory declaration.
Motor Caravans are referred to as self propelled vehicles, and are classified by weight and/or age/use:
For Private Use
under 3,500 kg - currently, the same fee as a car.
3,500 kg - 3,750 kg, complying with LVVC - as above.
over 3,750 kg - currently, motor caravan fees apply
3,500 kg - 3,750 kg, complying with LVVC - as above.
over 3,750 kg - currently, motor caravan fees apply
Used for Hire
Require a COF and transport license fee, regardless of weight.
40+ Year Old Vehicles
Have a special rate, determined by the weight as above.
Have a special rate, determined by the weight as above.
All weights refer to the manufacturer's gross laden weight unless otherwise stated.
For further information contact New Zealand Transport Agency or visit your local Post Office.
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