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Apply to be a vehicle inspector
Use this form to apply to become a vehicle inspector (VI) issuing warrants of fitness (WoFs) and certificates of fitness (CoF).
You can also use this form to apply to add inspection groups to your existing appointment or resit a test.
Make sure you're familiar with our qualification, experience and evidence requirements before you start this application.
Vehicle inspector applications (WoF and CoF)
What you'll need
Please have these documents ready to upload.
- Your criminal record check (unless you’re already appointed as a vehicle inspector, an inspecting organisation or specialist certifier).
- Proof of your qualifications and/or experience.
- If you don't have a New Zealand driver licence, a clear colour copy of your overseas driver licence (and international driving permit, if you have one).
- Any other supporting documents you have.
If you're not sure what you need, check the full requirements in the Vehicle Inspection Portal.
Ministry of Justice criminal record check
Driver licence requirements
Qualification and experience requirements
If you can't find the answer to your question in the Vehicle Inspection Portal, email us for help.
Email NZTA
What you'll need
Please have these documents ready to upload.
- Proof of your qualifications and/or experience.
- If you don't have a New Zealand driver licence, a clear colour copy of your overseas licence (and international driving permit, if you have one).
- Any other supporting documents.
If you're not sure what you need, check the full requirements in the Vehicle Inspection Portal.
Driver licence requirements
Qualification and experience requirements
If you can't find the answer to your question in the Vehicle Inspection Portal, email us for help.
Email NZTA
What you'll need
To complete this application you’ll need to tell us:
- your reference number from the first application you made. If you don't provide it, your application could be delayed.
- whether you want to make any changes to your application, like what inspection groups you want to be tested for or where you’ll complete your test.
For your resit application you don’t need to send us a Ministry of Justice criminal record check, but we reserve the right to ask you for one.
Important: If your first application was for multiple groups, you can choose to only resit some of them. If you want to add more groups to your application, you’ll need to complete a new application instead.