Paso a paso
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Get a recent Warrant of Fitness (WoF) Requerido por ley
The vehicle must have a WoF issued no more than 1 month before the date you hand it over to the buyer.
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Let the buyer check for money owing Recomendado Comprador
If there is finance registered against the car it can be repossessed, so buyers search the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) by plate, VIN or chassis number before paying. Having no money owing makes the sale easier.
NZD 2 + GST per PPSR motor vehicle search
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Write and sign a sale receipt in duplicate Recomendado Vendedor y comprador
Make two copies describing the car, the price, the date and the names and addresses of both parties, signed by both. If a deposit is paid, also record the agreed price, the deposit, the deadline for full payment and any conditions.
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Ask the buyer for proof they notified NZTA before handing over Recomendado Vendedor y comprador
Before giving the keys, ask the buyer to show they have registered the purchase with NZTA (online, or the receipted customer section of form MR13B from an NZTA agent). The buyer's online notice is free.
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Notify NZTA that you sold the vehicle Requerido por ley
Do it as soon as you sell, online with 'Sold or disposed of a vehicle' (you need your NZ driver licence, the plate number and the buyer's full name and address) or on form MR13A at an NZTA agent. Any licensing fees owing are invoiced to the registered person.
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Buyer registers the change of ownership Requerido por ley Comprador
The buyer must also notify NZTA, within seven days to avoid fines or infringements. Online it needs an NZ driver licence and the plate number and has no fee; companies and buyers without an NZ licence go to an NZTA agent.
Free online
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Remove the car from your toll account and transfer personalised plates Recomendado
If the car is linked to your tolling account, log in and remove it. If you leave personalised plates on the car, you and the buyer must complete a Transfer of Entitlement form (LicenSys/KiwiPlates).
govt.nz - Selling a vehicle
Lista de documentos
Marca lo que ya tienes. Esto se queda en tu dispositivo, y nada de esto es necesario para publicar tu auto.
Mantente seguro cuando los compradores se pongan en contacto contigo
- Do not accept a personal cheque; direct credit is the usual method, and be wary of buyers (especially overseas) who overpay and ask for a refund of the difference.
- Let test drivers drive only after seeing their licence, and check your insurance covers them.
- Consumer Protection warns that the Consumer Guarantees Act does not cover private sales, and that some dealers pose as private sellers to offload bad cars.
Preguntas
- ¿Qué documentos necesito para vender un auto en Nueva Zelanda?
- Warrant of Fitness (WoF); Seller's notice of disposal (online, or form MR13A); Buyer's notice of acquisition (online, or form MR13B).
- ¿Quién registra una venta de auto en Nueva Zelanda?
- NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA)
- ¿Necesito toda la documentación antes de publicar mi auto?
- No. Puedes publicar hoy y reunir los documentos mientras los compradores te contactan. Los que están marcados como requeridos por ley son necesarios para transferir la propiedad.
- ¿Es gratis vender mi auto en MotorHangar en Nueva Zelanda?
- Sí. Publicar es gratis, toma unos tres minutos, y nada en el formulario pide la documentación: la necesitarás al cerrar la venta, no para publicar.
Fuentes
- govt.nz - Selling a vehicle
- PPSR (Companies Office) - Searching for a motor vehicle
- AA New Zealand - Selling a car
- NZTA Online Services - Sold or disposed of a vehicle
- NZTA Online Services - Bought a vehicle
Verificado el 2026-10-14. Este es un resumen práctico, no un consejo legal. Las tarifas y formularios cambian: confirma con NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) antes de firmar.