Motor Vehicle Traders Register Announcement

Scheduled maintenance: Our online services will be offline from 8am on Saturday 1 February until 6pm on Sunday 2 February while we undergo systems maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Motor Vehicle Traders Register Announcement

Scheduled maintenance: Our online services will be offline from 8am on Saturday 1 February until 6pm on Sunday 2 February while we undergo systems maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Regulating the business of selling cars

Occupational Regulation registers motor vehicle traders in New Zealand and administers the Register of Motor Vehicle Traders.

Upgrade to the new motor vehicle traders register

The motor vehicle traders register was upgraded October 2024. Find out how the new register works, and how you can set up your access.

Apply to register as a motor vehicle trader

You need to register with us if you are trading in motor vehicles. This includes importing more than 3 vehicles or selling more than 6 vehicles within any 12-month period.

Getting help or making a complaint

Find out what we can do to help, and where you can make a complaint. We’ll also let you know who else can help, if we can’t.

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