RVS guides and resources

Guidance note—Requesting priority assessment of an RVS application

This guidance note outlines the department's position for dealing with requests to prioritise an application submitted under the Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation. The department's standard practice is to work through applications in the order in which they are received.

Authority to access form: RAWS & RVCS

Use this form to request access to a Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) or Road Vehicle Certification System (RVCS) account.

Guide to testing facilities

This guide explains how you can apply to become a testing facility approval holder. It tells you why applicants for component or vehicle type approvals and Model Report approvals need to get test reports from an approved testing facility.

Checklist for a concessional RAV entry approval application for a personal effects vehicle

  Use this checklist to ensure you have all the required information for a concessional RAV entry approval application for a personal effects vehicle.

Importing a vehicle as personal effects – overview

This overview explains what you need to know and do to bring your road vehicle into Australia as personal effects. It lists the eligibility criteria you need to meet and the information you need to submit with your application.

Questions answered during RVSA Industry Webinar #29 Thursday 29 February 2024

RVS Webinar: Testing Facilities 2024

Watch this video to learn about operating as a testing facilities approval holder under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation. We take you through the responsibilities of approval holders and what you'll need to have in place to meet the standard conditions of an approval.

Guide to operating as an approved authorised vehicle verifier

This guide explains the processes an authorised vehicle verifier (AVV) must follow when conducting a road vehicle verification. It tells you what an AVV's role is and their obligations under the Road Vehicle Standards legislation. The guide covers:

Guide to specialist and enthusiast vehicles–Appendix 1–Significant differences that distinguish variants of a vehicle make or model

Appendix 1 lists the significant differences that distinguish variants of a make or model by vehicle category code.

Guide to operating as an approved authorised vehicle verifier–Appendix 2–Details to include in a verification report

Appendix 2 provides information on what an authorised vehicle verifier’s report should contain. It includes a list of items with descriptions.