ADV1 · Deregistration & disposal

Application for deregistration of a permanently demolished vehicle

The ADV1 deregisters a vehicle that has been permanently demolished, so the record can never be used again.

All government forms
Form code
ADV1
Form type
Deregistration & disposal
Related vehicle transaction
Permanent demolition deregistration
Who normally uses it
Insurers, scrap operators, fleets and owners of demolished vehicles

When you would use the ADV1

  • A vehicle has been permanently demolished or crushed
  • An insurer must close out a total loss

What the ADV1 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)
  • Confirmation of permanent demolition
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the ADV1

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 ADV1 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.