Information about what must be included with the application can be found both in the digital application system on the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s website (“My Page” (in Norwegian only)) and in the application form.

Vehicle repair shops:

Those who are to perform approved work on specific parts of vehicles (such as brakes, steering systems, structural components, drivetrain, suspension, wheel equipment, engine, lighting systems, etc.) must obtain approval from the Public Roads Administration. To obtain approval as a vehicle workshop, the business must document that it has approved premises, the necessary equipment, and an active and up-to-date quality management system for workshop operations. In addition, the business must have a technical manager and a deputy manager who are both approved by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Tachographs and associated components on vehicles:

Businesses intending to provide services related to tachographs and associated components on vehicles must obtain approval from the Public Roads Administration. To be approved as a tachograph repair shop, the business must provide documentation of approved premises, necessary equipment, and a quality management system for repair shop operations. Additionally, the establishment must have a responsible manager and deputy who meet the competency requirements for work on tachographs.

Businesses intending to offer services on alcohol interlock systems:

Businesses intending to offer services on alcohol interlock systems for minibuses and buses used for passenger transport in exchange for a fee must obtain approval as an alcohol interlock repair shop. To gain approval as an alcohol interlock repair shop, the business must document having approved premises, necessary equipment, and a quality management system for repair shop operations. Additionally, the establishment must have a responsible manager and deputy who meet the competency requirements for work on alcohol interlock systems.

Approval as a regulatory body:

To be approved as a regulatory body, the business must provide documentation that premises and technical equipment have the necessary permits. To gain approval as a regulatory body, the establishment must also have an approved technical manager and deputy. Both the technical manager, deputy, and inspectors conducting periodic inspections must obtain personal approval as inspectors.

Special work permits for specific types of work on vehicles:

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration may grant special work permits for specific types of work on vehicles if the business can document that it has suitable premises and the necessary equipment. The business must also document that it has at least one person with professional responsibility who holds the appropriate qualifications to perform such work.

Fee:

• Vehicle repair shops: NOK 20.220  
• Special work permit: NOK 14 440
• Tachograph repair shop: NOK 20.220
• Alcohol interlock repair shop: NOK 14 440

Case processing deadlines:

For applications for approval of vehicle repair shops, special work permits, tachograph workshops, alcohol interlock workshops, and regulatory bodies, the application should be processed within one month. The processing time starts from the moment the Public Roads Administration receives all the necessary documentation in the case. If it is not possible to process the case within one month, the Public Roads Administration shall provide the applicant with a preliminary message containing information about when the case can be expected to be completed

Right of Appeal:

There is a right to appeal decisions regarding approvals. The applicant has the right to appeal decisions made by the Public Roads Administration according to the provisions of the Public Administration Act.