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ALA · Roadworthy & compliance

Application for a letter of authority in respect of a motor vehicle

The ALA applies for a letter of authority for a motor vehicle, normally required for built-up, imported or specially manufactured vehicles.

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Form code
ALA
Form type
Roadworthy & compliance
Related vehicle transaction
Letter of authority
Who normally uses it
Importers, builders and owners of specially manufactured vehicles

When you would use the ALA

  • A built-up or imported vehicle requires a letter of authority before registration
  • A vehicle has been modified and requires approval

What the ALA 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)
  • Technical and construction detail
  • Supporting import or build documentation
  • Signature of the applicant or an authorised proxy or representative

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Forms often used with the ALA

MVR1Application for initial registration of a motor vehicleThe MVR1 applies for the very first registration of a motor vehicle on NaTIS, normally by a registered manufacturer, importer or builder.MIBRegistration of a manufacturer, importer or builder of vehiclesThe MIB registers a manufacturer, importer or builder of motor vehicles so that entity may introduce vehicles onto NaTIS.COOCertificate of origin of a motor vehicleThe COO records the origin of a motor vehicle and supports first registration of a new, imported or built-up vehicle.NVMNotification of vehicle modelThe NVM records a vehicle model on NaTIS so a make, model and description exist against the vehicle record before registration or a description change.

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 ALA 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.