Motochek
Motochek is an internet service developed by the NZTA that enables persons who use motorvehicle register information in bulk or on a frequent basis to access the information electronically. Detailed vehicle information and the names and addresses of companies and organisations that are or have been registered in respect of a vehicle is available through Motochek. The names and addresses of individuals who are currently registered in respect of the vehicle are available through Motochek to persons who have been granted an authorisation by the Ministry of Transport.
Application for registered person name and address (MR31)
Requests for the name and address of individuals that are or have been registered in respect of a vehicle are considered against the criteria contained in the Official Information Act. This requires the NZTA to weigh up the public interest in releasing the information sought against the privacy rights of the individual concerned. Public interest usually means for the common good or general welfare of all but is not limited in any way. Each case is determined on its own merits. A request for a registered person's name and address is made by submitting an online application. A fee of $15 is payable.
Request for motor vehicle details (MR32)
Requests for motor vehicle details including details of companies and organisations who are or have been registered in respect of a vehicle can be made by downloading a request for motor vehicle details form. The form is posted to the NZTA who will then provide you with the following information:
- name and address of companies and organisations who are and have been previously registered in respect of a vehicle
- Make
- Model
- VIN/Chassis
- Engine number
- NZ registration date
- Licence (rego) expiry date
- Colour
- Odometer readings (current and historic)
- Dates of change of registered person
A fee of $11.50 is payable.
Registered person confirmation
Requests for confirmation that a specific person is registered in respect of a vehicle are submitted online. Upon entry of the motor vehicles registration plate number and the name of the person being confirmed, an immediate response is returned confirming whether the person named is the registered person. A "yes" or "no" answer indicates whether the person named and the registration number supplied match those on the Motor Vehicle Register. There is no charge for this service.
Stolen vehicle check
When a vehicle is reported as stolen to police the Motor Vehicle Register is updated from the police system to show the vehicle has been reported stolen. You can submit an online request to check to see if police have been advised a vehicle has been reported as stolen. There is no charge for this service.
Third parties
Some motor vehicle register information can be sourced through third parties who include the information with their vehicle information reports. The process and cost of requesting these reports is determined by the relevant third party.
