RAV Public Search

The Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) is searchable using the vehicle’s permanently marked Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN uniquely identifies a vehicle and is permanently recorded on it. The VIN is usually found at the base of the windscreen (visible from outside the car) or on the door post or foot well of the vehicle.

The Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) does not contain a record for this search. Possible reasons include:

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is not correct. VINs are 17 digit alphanumeric characters. They must not include the letters I, O or Q; or
The vehicle is not on the RAV. Some reasons for this include:

Entry onto the RAV for a concessional RAV entry approval inspected by an Authorised Vehicle Verifier may take up to 48 hours;

the vehicle’s approval predates 10 December 2019 (the commencement of provisions of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018). Prior to this date, vehicles were required to be fitted with physical ‘identification plates’ under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989; or

the vehicle’s approval is a non-RAV entry import approval and is not added to the RAV; or

There is no approval for the vehicle.

Disclaimer:

The Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) provides information about road vehicles provided in Australia under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA). The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (the department) maintains the RAV for public use but does not accept any liability for the timeliness and/or accuracy of results, nor the availability of the website.