Changing ownership with NZTA
Updated 28 Sept 2026
When a car is sold, the seller and the buyer each need to tell NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Seller
- Notify NZTA straight away that you've sold the vehicle. Until you do, you may be liable for tolls and infringements.
- You'll need the plate and the buyer's details.
Buyer
- Confirm you've acquired the vehicle within the required time.
- Check the rego (licence) is current, or relicense it.
Do it online on the NZTA website; it's free. Cruizy never asks for your NZTA login.
This guide is general information. Check nzta.govt.nz for current requirements.