RVS guides and resources

Guide to the Register of Approved Vehicles

This guide explains what the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) is and how it fits within the context of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018.

Guidance note – Correcting information on the Register of Approved Vehicles

This guidance note explains the process of correcting entries on the Register of Approved Vehicles and the steps taken once the department determines that an entry needs to be corrected.

ROVER template: Bulk RAV corrections

Use this template (in CSV format) to notify the department about multiple Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) entries containing errors.

Questions answered during RVSA Industry Webinar #41, Thursday 26 Feburary 2026

Guidance note – Data requirements for ADR 81/03 – Energy Consumption Labelling for Light Vehicles

This guide explains what information should be included on energy consumption labels, the Register of Approved Vehicles and the Green Vehicle Guide for vehicles that comply with ADR 81/03.

What’s new? What’s different? ROVER Release 11

The What’s new? What’s different? guide offers a visual overview of the key changes in ROVER Release 11.

ROVER Release 11: Requesting a RAV correction

Learn how to request a correction to information on the Register of Approved Vehicles post ROVER Release 11 in June 2026.

RVS Webinar: Opted-in vehicle type approvals 2026

Watch this video the learn about applying to continue supply of a vehicle covered by an expiring opted-in vehicle type approval.

Guidance note – Applying to continue supply of a vehicle covered by an opted-in vehicle type approval

This guidance note explains how to apply for a new vehicle type approval when an opted-in vehicle type approval is expiring or has expired. It also identifies changes to ROVER functionality that have been made to support the process.

Reapplying for an expiring or expired approval

This guide explains the application process for an approval that is expiring soon or has already expired, including how to retain an approval number and paying the commencement levy (if appropriate).