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Get your seized equipment back

We return equipment only if we are satisfied it will not be used to create further noise problems.

If we refuse to return your property, you can appeal to the Environment Court.

How to get your seized equipment back

To request your property back, you need to:

Application for Return of Property Form

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pay all costs relating to the seizure (call outs, storage, administration and delivery) at one of our service centres.

Bring to your interview:

your completed form
proof of identity, such as a driver’s licence or passport
the original copy of the seizure notice (so we return the property to the rightful owner)
receipt for payment for all costs.

Read fee table.
Description	Fee type, basis of charging	Fee
Noise equipment seizure	Per response	$348
Other equipment seizure	Per response	$389

Notes:

If you get an infringement notice, you need to pay the fine within 28 days or write to us explaining why you haven't paid.

You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Online EFTPOS or Account2Account (bank transfer).

A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent will apply for credit and debit card payments.

Find out how to pay a fine.