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Application for review of RUC assessment

Use this form if you require a review of a road user charges (RUC) assessment.

Application to change RUC vehicle type (RUCCV)

Use this application form if you are applying to change your RUC vehicle type.

Application to change to H RUC vehicle type (RUCCV-H)

Use this application form if you are applying to change your RUC vehicle type to an H vehicle type.

Application for RUC exemption under Section 40 of the RUC Act 2012 (RUCEX)

Use this form to apply for an exemption if your light diesel vehicle is used exclusively or almost exclusively off-road, and does not travel more than 10 kilometres from the boundary of the nominated address.

Application to change details of RUC exemption (RUCEC)

Use this form if you have an exemption from road user charges (RUC) for a light diesel vehicle issued under Section 40 of the RUC Act 2012, and your details have changed (for example, the address where the vehicle is normally kept has changed, or a new operator will now be operating the vehicle).

Application for RUC rate for a specialist permitted heavy vehicle

Application to change odometer for RUC vehicle

Use this form if you've had to replace a faulty odometer in your light diesel vehicle, or in your heavy diesel vehicle that has had permission to buy RUC off the odometer.

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