Section 7: Application for first registration

7. Application for first registration (1) (a) Subject to paragraph (b), an application for the first registration of a motor vehicle or trailer shall be made by, or on behalf of, the owner within 15 days of the date of— (i) the sale of the vehicle by a dealer; or (ii) the removal of the vehicle from Customs, where the vehicle is imported by a person other than a dealer, R (A3) – 3 [Issue 1] Road Traffic (Amendment No. 2) Act 2006 in such form as may be approved by the Commissioner and shall be accompanied by the registration fee specified in the Third Schedule. (b) An application made under paragraph (a) shall be accompanied by— (i) in the case of a sale by a dealer, the deed; (ii) in the case of a vehicle imported by a person, other than a dealer, a written declaration signed by that person; (iii) the paid Customs Bill of Entry; (iv) the certificate issued under section 11; and (v) any other document which the Commissioner may require. (c) Where the vehicle is already registered in another country, the original of a registration document or a certified copy thereof issued by the relevant authority of the country where the motor vehicle or trailer is registered shall also be produced. (2) Where an application for registration is made after the period mentioned under subsection (1) the person applying for the registration of the vehicle shall be liable to a surcharge of 50 per cent, or any other percentage as may be prescribed, of the registration fee specified in the Third Schedule.