The Road Vehicle Certification System (RVCS) and Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) were administered under the previous legislation – the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA).
On 1 July 2021, the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) commenced in full and replaced the MVSA. On this date, a 24-month transitional period also began for certain segments of the industry. The transitional period ended on 30 June 2023. After this date, importers and manufacturers of road vehicles, including motorbikes, trailers and caravans, need to hold a Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) approval before providing a vehicle to the Australian market for the first time. For more information, visit the Road Vehicle Standards laws webpage.
You can access information on previous vehicle approvals and component registrations issued under RVCS and RAWS by using the search options below.Access the public search by clicking on one of the icons. If you held a MVSA approval or had authority to act on their behalf, log in using your existing RAWS or RVCS login details to access approval information and documents. Follow these instructions on how to link your account.