Motor Vehicle Sales Act
Information regarding the Motor Vehicle Sales Act, how to register as a trader, removal from the register, how you sell vehicles, offences and penalties.
The Motor Vehicle Sales Act (MVSA) regulates registering as a motor vehicle trader, disclosure obligations, offences and enforcement, and the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal.
Motor vehicle trader registration
Removing a motor vehicle trader from the register
Find out more about how the Consumer Guarantees Act applies to motor vehicle sales.
View the full text of the Motor Vehicle Sales Act at the legislation website.
A booklet on motor vehicle sales is available in a PDF format or you can order one online.
Address for registration enquiries
National Processing Centre, Private Bag 92061, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland.
Address for the Registrar: Registrar of Motor Vehicle Traders, Private Bag 92061, Auckland Mail Centre, Auckland.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment also publishes MVTR Factsheets and online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on registration processes and the Motor Vehicle Traders Register.
Visit the Motor Vehicle Traders Register website.


