COFA Information

Requirements for your first-time COFA (eg for starting with Uber or Taxi)

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Change of Usage – form MR14.

Required when changing vehicle use from Private to Commercial. Fill and present form MR14 – ask for the form in-store, and if you require any help filling in the form. 

 

The cost for this varies with how long the current registration is current for, and the vehicle type; please present the filled form at the counter, and they can then confirm the cost.

 

Once paid & processed, you will be issued with a new/replacement registration label to display on your windscreen (replace the old one with it) 

 

Child Lock Stickers – required by law when operating

1. We can provide warning labels, OR

2. We can provide magnetic signs.

3. We can offer advice on placement of these (close to the rear door-handles)

 

Luggage Net – required unless you have a separate luggage compartment.

1. We can usually provide a luggage net - or

2. You can get your own, but it must be present for the inspection

3. Vehicle luggage area must have anchor-hooks built fixed to attach the luggage-net for security.

 

Certificate of Loading (COL)

1. This is a one-off measurement taken of the vehicle, and another ‘reg’ label is produced which should also be displayed on the windscreen.

2. This COL costs $25 for the first time only (reprints cost $10 if you lose it)

3. We can provide a windscreen pouch for this (free of charge)

 

TSL Number.

You must provide your TSL (Transport Service Licence) Number when presenting the vehicle for COFA inspection.

1. Drivesure do not issue TSL numbers – please speak to Uber, or the company you will work for, or NZTA, for assistance with this.

2. You will normally receive a TSL label during the application process; you should display this when operating the vehicle.

3. Advise the TSL number each time you present for a COFA inspection;

4. We are happy to provide another adhesive windscreen-pouch free of charge

 

COFA Inspection (currently required every 6 months; it is similar to a WOF, with some extra checks required).  If there are any fail-items, you have 28 days to have them fixed and return for a re-check (at no extra cost).

1. Please note NZTA specifies that if you return after the 28 days, a new COFA inspection must be charged, and a new fee paid, for a new/full inspection

 

Note that there are additional requirements for vehicles with more than 2 rows of seats (for up to 12 seats) for example: Emergency Exit Sign, Hammer, Leg Room requirements, Aisle Space requirements – so please ask our team for further information in these cases.

 

Feel free to ask our friendly staff if you require any further information.