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Guide to reimportation import approvals

A reimportation import approval allows an approval holder to import a vehicle they previously exported from Australia. This guide includes information on how to apply, the eligibility criteria, assessment process and time frame for deciding an application. Latest version

Guide to submitting a VIN to NEVDIS

This guide explains how Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are added to the VIN database, which is managed by the National Exchange of Vehicle and Driver Information System (NEVDIS) on the department’s behalf.

Cost Recovery Implementation Statement, Road Vehicle Standards 2020-21

This Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) provides information on how the department undertakes cost recovery arrangements for administrative and regulatory activities under the Road Vehicles Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) and related legislation.

ROVER template: Bulk RAV amendment for key fields

Use this template (in CSV format) to notify the department about multiple entries on the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) that contain incorrect information in key fields—Vehicle Identification Number, approval number and RAV entry pathway.

RVS legislation fees, charges and payments

This document provides a table of fees and charges applicable to all Road Vehicle Standards legislation application types.

Guidance note—Requesting priority assessment of an RVS application

This guidance note outlines the department's position for dealing with requests to prioritise an application submitted under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation. The department's standard practice is to work through applications in the order in which they are received.

Road vehicle identification marking under the RVS laws—Overview

The Road Vehicle Standards legislation includes requirements for identification markings that provide multiple levels of vehicle identification and a visible way to identify a road vehicle.

Using other approvals to support a vehicle type approval application

Applicants for a vehicle type approval can show compliance with a national road vehicle standard using a component type approval or UN ECE approval for the component or vehicle even if the approval was not issued to them.

Guidance note—The effect of significant modifications on older vehicles

This guidance note clarifies when the department considers a road vehicle has a relevant build date at least 25 years before the date of application and satisfies the eligibility criteria for a concessional RAV entry approval under the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.