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Vehicle registration (Factsheet 9)

Published: | Category: Vehicle registration / licensing , Factsheets | Audience: Motorists

This factsheet explains what vehicle registration is, why vehicles must be registered and when and how to register.

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Publication details

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  • Published: June 2018
  • Also known as: Factsheet 9

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  1. Vehicle registration — 3 pages, 55 KB
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