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Apply for Waka Kotahi customer number (MR36)

You can apply for a customer number for a recognised organisation to use as identification for motor registration purposes.

If you don't want to apply online, you can print and complete a PDF of the application form and send it in to us in the post. 

Application for Waka Kotahi customer number (MR36)

If you have any questions about this application please contact us. 

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When you use a customer number as identification all vehicles will be linked under the one identity. If you have several branches operating from several different addresses and want vehicles separated under each branch, you'll need to apply for a customer number for each branch.

Customer type

Select the type of organisation you're applying for

Not eligible

These customer types aren't eligible for customer numbers:

  • Family trusts.
  • Partnerships which aren't incorporated.
  • Friendly societies.
  • Sole traders (who aren't registered motor vehicle traders)
  • Trusts which aren't incorporated.

Letter of request required

If your organisation is one of these types, you must upload a letter of request on letterhead:

  • Statutory board.
  • Government body
  • State-owned enterprise (SOE)
  • School.
  • Church or Religious organisation.

Company details

If your organisation is one of these entities, it must be incorporated on the Companies Register, and you must provide your NZBN or Certificate of incorporation.

  • Limited Liability Companies
  • Charitable Trusts
  • Limited Partnerships
  • Incorporated Societies

Motor vehicle trader numbers are issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Motor vehicle traders register

Business address details

Declaration

We'll use your email to send your vehicle licensing reminders and driver licence renewal notices to you (instead of paper notices) as well as other notifications that become available by email. We may also ask for feedback on our services or contact you about motor vehicle registration and licensing. We recommend using an email address that's unique to you, so only you can see information we send you.

The particulars specified on the Application for Waka Kotahi customer number will form part of the Motor Vehicle Register. Collection and dissemination of this information is authorised by Part 17 of the Land Transport Act 1998. Corresponding information held on other parts of the Land Transport Register may be amended.

Under the Electoral Act 1993, s 263B, the Electoral Enrolment Centre operates an authorised information matching programme with Waka Kotahi. The purpose of this programme is to assist in keeping the Electoral Roll up-to-date.

The Privacy Act 2020 provides rights of access to, and correction of, any readily retrievable personal information held about you. Should you wish to exercise these rights please contact NZ Transport Agency, Private Bag 11777, Palmerston North 4442 or email: info@nzta.govt.nz

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