Key Takeaways
- A false statement in an application is itself a ground to refuse registration (MVDA, s. 6(1)(a)(iii), (d)(iv)).
- Child care proposals can rest on false statements in applications or reports (CCEYA, s. 23(1)(d), (2)(d)).
- Correct errors yourself, in writing, as soon as you discover them.
- When unsure whether something must be disclosed, disclose it with context.
Why It Matters
Registrars rely on applicants’ honesty. Under the MVDA, making or providing a false statement in an application for registration or renewal is a stand-alone ground for refusal (s. 6(1)(a)(iii)), including by an officer or director of a corporate applicant (s. 6(1)(d)(iv)). The child care Act likewise allows refusal or revocation based on false statements (CCEYA, s. 23).
If You Made a Mistake
- Write to the regulator to correct it, with an explanation.
- Provide supporting documents.
- Get advice on the wording if the history is sensitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I did not think a charge counted?
Explain your understanding honestly. Regulators distinguish honest mistakes from concealment, but you need evidence of the former.
Does correcting it end the issue?
Not always, but voluntary correction is usually viewed far more favourably than discovery.
Sources
Statutory references are to the provisions listed below, as consolidated on e-Laws when this page was prepared.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers Act, 2002, s. 6 — Checked November 10, 2026.
- Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, s. 23 — Checked November 10, 2026.