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Hi

Just a quick question or two... Can I fax off my import approval and the documents that go with it (ID, supplier invoice)

Also, the de-reg papers arn't available yet for my car. Geoff from PM told me to send off the application without the papers? Whats the past experiences with you guy's applications.. do they just call you up later and ask to fax them the de-reg papers?

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Hi  

Just a quick question or two... Can I fax off my import approval and the documents that go with it (ID, supplier invoice)

Also, the de-reg papers arn't available yet for my car. Geoff from PM told me to send off the application without the papers? Whats the past experiences with you guy's applications.. do they just call you up later and ask to fax them the de-reg papers?

Having just been through this process I can recommend that you get the de-reg papers before sending in your application. I have just spent the last month waiting on my Approval only to find out that DoTars wouldn't accept the FAST printout unless the provider stated that it was a true and certified copy. The supplier wouldn't sign it so I ended up with the de-reg papers that I was told I didn't need.

In short, get the papers. They should be available as soon as you purchase the vehicle.

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I think what Geoff is suggesting is that you should lodge your application immediately, even if its somewhat incomplete. Once its lodged they will find it that much more difficult to deny you an import approval due to the new rules as its already "in the system" so to speak.

I would follow Geoff's advice, but fully expect to get a call from DOTARS asking where the deregistration papers are.

LW.

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yeah I reckon you are better off filing it correctly the first time. There should be no problem in getting you the de-reg papers. I got mine very soon after I purchased my car. When I sent in my application all complete it was approved in about 5 days.

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If you do send off the application and have left out info then dont expect a phone call.

You will recieve a letter in the mail which again delays the whole process.

I know because they couldnt read my photo ID details via the fax copy.

Instead of calling or email they wrote a generic letter.

Cheers

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definantly suggest sending it by fax. Then ring up the office 10 minutes later, and get them to check to see if it's come through. They will then give you a reference number, so you can quote it the next time you call them.

Just call them a week later to check on progress (quoting number), makes sure things are ticking along ok, also makes sure the paperwork doesn't get lost.

my photo id didn't come through, and they sent me a fax, so i called them up and emailed a copy to them, import approval arrived 3 days later in the mail.

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definantly suggest sending it by fax.  Then ring up the office 10 minutes later, and get them to check to see if it's come through.  They will then give you a reference number, so you can quote it the next time you call them.  

Just call them a week later to check on progress (quoting number), makes sure things are ticking along ok, also makes sure the paperwork doesn't get lost.

my photo id didn't come through, and they sent me a fax, so i called them up and emailed a copy to them, import approval arrived 3 days later in the mail.

Nice. Possibly could send off now and phone up when I get my de-reg papers, quote my ref. number and fax it through.?

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maybe just give 'em a ring and ask them what to do.

I was told not to send my approval through till 01 November 04 (coz nov 1989 build), and i called htem up mid October to ask a question, and they just said "yeah send the approval through now, we're a bit behind, and that'll speed things up for you"

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Nice. Possibly could send off now and phone up when I get my de-reg papers, quote my ref. number and fax it through.?

Dane Just send off the papers, without the de-registration papers.

I'm in the exact same boat as you. Bought my car from Geoff, Same supplier in Japan, Same Shipping and we will properly be using the same customs agent.

I rang my custom agent up, and he told me that the de-registration papers weren’t necessary, if the car is 15 years or older, and that he doesn’t mind the import approval going off without deregistration papers.

I just got my import approval in the post on Friday, took me three and a half WEEKS to get it since I lodge them. So you’re properly better off getting the papers off ASAP.

I have not even yet seen my deregistration papers from the supplier and I’ve paid it over 4 weeks ago. You could be up for a wait for them.

Just remember our boat leaves Japan late February and arrives early march, around the 14th, could even be sooner. It’s properly a very good idea for you to ring up the custom agent Geoff recommended, and get the info for yourself, as he will be the one doing all the work at the docks for you in getting your car cleared.

PM me the link to the car you have purchased :cheers:

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this is apparently my de-reg paper

i dont understand how it would have any meaning to dotars tho, as far as i can see there isnt even a date of first registration on here, unless its in japanese

copyofbnr320078027ui.jpg

(oh and if you can see the date on here please point it out )

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