Looking at How much does NZ car registration cost, the following tables contain current vehicle licensing fees for the more common vehicle type/usage combinations.
If your vehicle is not included in this table, contact us for more information.
The following table does include an ACC levy and the online administration fee. All the prices below are inclusive of GST. ACC have removed the variable vehicle rating (VRR). For any queries please contact ACC on 0800 222 776.
| Most common motor vehicle types/usage | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private passenger vehicle | Petrol driven | $30.56 | $56.73 | $109.16 |
| Diesel driven | $47.40 | $90.44 | $176.56 | |
| Taxi or rental vehicle | Petrol driven | $44.98 | $85.62 | $166.92 |
| Diesel driven | $61.82 | $119.33 | $234.32 |
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The following table includes the ACC levy, and the online administration fee.
A motorcycle registration cashback programme is running until June 2026. Find out more about the cashback programme on the Ride Forever website(external link)
| Motorcycle | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private passenger | Petrol driven – 0-60cc incl | $101.80 | $199.27 | $394.21 |
| Petrol driven – 61cc-600cc incl | $104.67 | $205.02 | $405.71 | |
| Petrol driven – 601cc and over | $133.20 | $262.09 | $519.87 |
The following table includes the ACC levy, and the online administration fee.
| Moped | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private passenger | $44.22 | $84.14 | $163.96 |
The following table includes the ACC levy, and the online administration fee.
| Goods truck/van/utility | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private passenger | Petrol driven – 0-3500kg GVM | $ 35.18 | $65.99 | $127.67 |
| Petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $82.17 | $159.96 | $315.60 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 0-3500kg GVM | $52.02 | $99.70 | $195.08 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $87.21 | $170.07 | $335.82 | |
| Transport licensed goods | Petrol driven – 6000–12000kg GVM | $96.21 | $188.08 | $371.82 |
| Non-petrol driven – 6000–12000kg GVM | $101.25 | $198.18 | $392.04 | |
| Other (standard) goods | Petrol driven – 0-3500kg GVM | $35.18 | $65.99 | $127.67 |
| Petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $82.17 | $159.96 | $315.60 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 0–3500kg GVM | $52.02 | $99.70 | $195.08 | |
| Non-petrol driven – 3501–6000kg GVM | $87.21 | $170.07 | $335.82 |
Administration fees
Fee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle licensing (MR1 and MR1B) | Online | $4.11 |
| At an agent | $7.20 |
Here ends the article about How much does NZ car registration cost.