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What buyers and sellers need to change a vehicle’s registered person in New Zealand

Both buyer and seller must notify NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi promptly when a vehicle changes hands. An individual buyer can use a New Zealand driver licence to notify online or bring the required evidence to an agent. An organisation buying a vehicle must use the agent route.

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Two separate notices after the saleVehicle registered-person notification checklist for private sales
  1. 01
    Buyer gathers details

    Prepare identification and New Zealand addresses, or corporate identification for an organisation. Source 1

  2. 02
    Buyer notifies NZTA

    Use the online service if eligible or take form MR13B to an agent. Source 1

  3. 03
    Seller notifies NZTA

    Prepare your details and the buyer’s name and New Zealand address. Source 1

The buyer reports acquisition and the seller reports disposal. Check the registered-person record before assuming the other party has completed its step.

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The buyer’s and seller’s duties are separate

NZTA asks both people to report their side of the transfer immediately. The buyer reports becoming the registered person. The seller provides the buyer’s name and New Zealand address in the separate notice. The seller can check that the buyer has completed their notification before handing over the vehicle. Source 1

An individual can use an agent without the online credential

An individual buyer needs identification confirming their full name, date of birth and signature. NZTA lists a New Zealand driver licence as an example. The online route requires that licence. At an agent, the buyer uses form MR13B and needs the applicable identity and address information. Source 1

An organisation needs its own identification

NZTA lists examples such as a New Zealand Business Number, company number or certificate of incorporation. An organisation buyer also needs its New Zealand physical address and a separate mailing address if relevant. An unincorporated business uses the individual as the registered person. Source 1

The registered-person record and legal ownership serve different purposes

NZTA’s certificate of registration records the person responsible for the vehicle. It does not decide legal title. Keep your purchase or sale record, and check the vehicle’s registration and licensing status. A buyer cannot become the registered person of an unregistered vehicle until the required registration is completed. Source 1

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  • Have the registration plate details to identify the vehicle · Buyer and seller Source 1

  • Full name, date of birth and ID confirming name, birth date and signature · Individual buyer Source 1

  • New Zealand physical address and a separate New Zealand mailing address if needed · Individual buyer Source 1

  • New Zealand driver licence for the online route · Individual buyer using the website Source 1

  • Complete the MR13B change-of-registered-person form and bring accepted identification · Buyer using an agent Source 1

  • Organisation name, New Zealand address and corporate identification · Organisation buyer at an agent Source 1

  • Seller name and New Zealand address, plus New Zealand driver licence for online notice · Seller Source 1

  • Buyer’s full name and New Zealand address · Seller Source 1

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