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How to Change Vehicle Ownership

When buying or selling a vehicle in NZ, you are required to let the NZ Transport Agency know about the transaction.

Marcus Fern
Last updated: 20 November 2025 | 6 min read

Online or at an agent

Changing vehicle ownership as the seller

Changing vehicle ownership as the buyer

Important details

The NZTA does not handle vehicle ownership

Sale and Purchase Agreement

Personalised car plates

Rego overdue

RUC overdue

WoF or CoF expired

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Marcus Fern Marcus Fern