As a motor vehicle trader you will most likely encounter the following forms.
| Form | Name | How the form is used |
|---|---|---|
| MR1B | Application to license motor vehicle | To obtain a new licence for a vehicle, the applicant needs to lodge this form requesting a licence (which can be valid for 3–12 months). A new label will be issued with this licence. |
| MR1T | Trade plate licence renewal | Sent to entitled trade plate holders to renew their trade plate licence at the end of every year. |
| MR2A | Application for registration of a motor vehicle | To register a vehicle. Registration plates are issued when the transaction is processed. |
| MR2B | Application for registration of a VIN-exempt motor vehicle | To register a vehicle that does not require a vehicle identification number (VIN). |
| MR2D | Application to reverse registration | When an MR2A has been lodged and the customer does not take possession of the vehicle. |
| MR3 | Certificate of registration | Lists vehicle and registered person details. |
| MR5 | Application for trade plate | Lodge this form to apply for trade plates |
| MR13A | Notice by person selling/disposing of motor vehicle | Notifies Waka Kotahi that a vehicle has been sold. Completed by the person selling/disposing of vehicle. This is an online transaction or can be done over the phone with Waka Kotahi. |
| MR13B | Change of registered person - buyer | Notifies Waka Kotahi that a vehicle has been acquired or purchased. |
| MR13C | Trader notice of acquisition | Notifies Waka Kotahi that a vehicle has been acquired or purchased by a trader and is now part of the 'trader network'. This is an online transaction(external link) only. |
| MR15 | Application to cancel registration | Notifies Waka Kotahi that a vehicle will be taken off the road permanently. |
| MR24 | Put your vehicle licence (rego) on hold (Application for exemption from continuous vehicle licensing) | If a vehicle is not being used on the road, the registered person should apply for an exemption from licensing to prevent outstanding licensing fees from accruing, for a minimum of three months and up to 12 months. |
| MR36 | Application for Waka Kotahi customer number | A Waka Kotahi customer number allows all vehicles owned by an organisation to be linked under a customer name and unique number. Waka Kotahi customer numbers are issued to organisations when the appropriate identification has been produced (this simplifies identification requirements.) When a number has been issued, it is quoted for all registration and acquisition transactions. |
| RUCLA | Road user charges distance licence application | To purchase a distance licence. |
| RUCAD | Road user charges additional licence application | To purchase additional road user charges (RUC) licences. |
