# Motor Vehicle Testing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, Regulation 20: Production of test certificate on application for licence

Extent: N.I.

(1) Where an application is made for a licence under the 1994 Act for a motor vehicle to which Article 63(2)(a) of the Order applies, the licence shall not be granted unless there is produced a current test certificate or effective certificate of temporary exemption.
(2) Where an application is made for a licence under the 1994 Act for a motor vehicle to which Article 63(2)(b) of the Order applies, the licence shall not be granted unless –
(a) there is produced a current test certificate or effective certificate of temporary exemption; or
(b) the owner of the vehicle declares in writing the year in which the vehicle was manufactured, and a period of 4 years, or such other period specified by an order made by the Department under Article 63(9) of the Order, from the date of manufacture has not expired.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2003/303/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicle-testing-regulations-northern-ireland-2003/regulation-20
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