New Zealand - Replace Lost / Damaged Vehicle Licence Plates
ProcedureEdit
- Apply for the procedure at these following offices:
- The Automobile Association (AA)
- Vehicle Inspection New Zealand (VINZ)
- Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)
- Other registration agents displaying the NZ Transport Agency logo.
- Complete an application for replacement plate (MR6A).
- Pay the application fee. Payment can be made via credit card and cheque.
Personalised Plate: To order duplicate personalised plates contact LicenSys on 0800 REMAKE (736 253), fax 09 276 9829 or visit their website.
Note: Personalised duplicate plates vary in costs depending on the style.
Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed application for replacement plate (MR6A)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Palmerston North Office
Level 3, 43 Ashley Street
Palmerston North
Private Bag 11777
Palmerston North 4442
New Zealand
Telephone: 64 6 953 6396
Fax: 64 6 953 6203
National Office
Victoria Arcade
50 Victoria Street
Private Bag 6995
Wellington 6141
New Zealand
Telephone: 64 4 894 5400
Fax: 64 4 894 6100
EligibilityEdit
You can only duplicate plates that are currently issued to the vehicle. Older style plates, ie the black plates with silver characters, can only be duplicated with a white retro-reflective background and black characters.
Duplicate ordinary plates will usually only be issued for plates that can be returned, ie damaged. Duplicate ordinary plates may be issued for plates that have been lost, stolen or destroyed if evidence of their destruction is provided, for example if the theft has been reported to the police.
Only the person to whom the vehicle is registered under can apply for the procedure. He/she must posses a current New Zealand driver licence or other suitable ID.
FeesEdit
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ValidityEdit
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Documents to UseEdit
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Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
After you have placed your request and secured payment, allow 710 days for the delivery of the licence.
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InstructionsEdit
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Required InformationEdit
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Need for the DocumentEdit
You will need to apply for new plates if your current plates are damaged, unreadable, stolen or lost. Following is a procedure on how you can apply for a replacement licence plate.
Information which might helpEdit
Display of number plates
All plates must be fixed securely to the vehicle in an upright position. They must be displayed so that all the characters (numbers and letters) are clearly visible at all times.
A motorcycle, moped, tractor, trailer or trade plate must be fixed on the rear of the vehicle.
All other vehicles require two plates, one at the front and one at the rear.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
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External LinksEdit
- NZ Transport Agency:
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