Motor Vehicle Traders Register Announcement

Reoccurring system error: Some users are having trouble accessing the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR). If you experience a "system error" when trying to access the MVTR, try using a different web browser (eg Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge). If this doesn't work, try using a web browser in incognito or safe mode.

Please note that if your registration expires because of this error, we will consider restoring the registration to allow you to apply to renew. If the error is preventing you from applying to renew your registration, please let us know by emailing registrar@mvtr.govt.nz

Motor Vehicle Traders Register Announcement

Reoccurring system error: Some users are having trouble accessing the Motor Vehicle Traders Register (MVTR). If you experience a "system error" when trying to access the MVTR, try using a different web browser (eg Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge). If this doesn't work, try using a web browser in incognito or safe mode.

Please note that if your registration expires because of this error, we will consider restoring the registration to allow you to apply to renew. If the error is preventing you from applying to renew your registration, please let us know by emailing registrar@mvtr.govt.nz

Regulating the business of selling cars

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

Search the Register

Search the Motor Vehicle Traders Register to find out whether a trader is registered and therefore legally allowed to trade.

Who needs to register

Find out whether you need to become a registered motor vehicle trader, and if you're eligible to register.

Getting help or making a complaint

Find out what we can do to help you, and who else can help you if we can't.

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