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ACV · Declarations & certificates

Application for a certificate in respect of a motor vehicle

The ACV applies for an official certificate in respect of a motor vehicle, such as a confirmation of the recorded particulars.

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Form code
ACV
Form type
Declarations & certificates
Related vehicle transaction
Official vehicle certificate
Who normally uses it
Owners, fleets, dealers and attorneys needing official confirmation of a record

When you would use the ACV

  • You need written confirmation of a vehicle's recorded particulars
  • A third party requires an official certificate for a vehicle

What the ACV asks for

  • Identification of the person or organisation (ID number, or business/traffic register number for a company)
  • Vehicle identification (licence number, VIN/chassis, engine number, make and model)
  • The certificate required and the reason
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the ACV

DRCApplication for a duplicate registration or deregistration certificateThe DRC applies for a duplicate registration certificate (RC1) or deregistration certificate when the original is lost, damaged or destroyed.ACRApplication for certification of roadworthinessThe ACR applies for a roadworthy certification so a vehicle can be tested and certified as roadworthy.DCTDeclaration in respect of lost documentsThe DCT is the declaration that a vehicle or licensing document has been lost, stolen or destroyed, and supports an application for a replacement.

The License Guys SA is a private vehicle administration business and is not NaTIS, the RTMC or a licensing authority. This page explains the official ACV form so you know what it is for; the official form itself remains the property of the relevant authority and requirements can change without notice.