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CRiS – The Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme

CRiS is the national register of UK manufactured touring caravans. It was established in 1992 by the National Caravan Council (NCC) in conjunction with HPI Ltd. All caravans manufactured since 1992 by NCC members are recorded on the CRiS database by their unique 17 digit Vehicle Identity Number (VIN). This VIN and the caravan description are recorded on the Touring Caravan Registration Document, which is sent by CRiS to the caravan's registered keeper. CRiS is also able to accept registration for pre 1992 caravans by allocating a new VIN.

Additionally, all new caravans manufactured by NCC members since 1998 are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security. The CRiS electronic tagging system can be installed in older caravans at a very small cost.

How CRiS works

CRiS issues Touring Caravan Registration Documents which are equivalent of the log books issued by the DVLA for cars - the Touring Caravan Registration Document confirms the name of the registered keeper, the VIN and full description. When a caravan is sold, the seller should then give the new owner the remaining part of the document.

The new owner must then fill in the Notification of Changes section on this document and send it to CRiS with the £12 re-registration fee.

If you are buying a new caravan, the dealer must register your details with CRiS.

CRiS then records the new keeper details on its database - and issues the first Touring Caravan Registration Document.

If you are buying a used caravan, make sure you are registered as the new keeper with CRiS.

To make a CRiS enquiry simply call 01722 411430 between 8:00am and 8:00pm Monday-Saturday and 10:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday.

CRiS charges £12.00 to register a change of keeper
CRiS charges £14.95 to check a caravan's status as shown on its records
CRiS pre 1992 registration starts from £32.12* (* special terms for caravan club members)

CRiS now also offers a Silent Tracer kit which comprises of an electronic tag, selectaDNA forensic chemical marking kit with Microdots, and tamper resistant labels.

All major credit/debit cards are accepted. For further information regarding CRiS please contact your caravan dealer or contact:

CRiS
Dolphin House
PO Box 61
New Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2TB
Tel: 01722 411430
http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/caravans_boats.jsp