How do I change the address for my driver licence?
The easiest way to change your address is online.
You’ll need your New Zealand driver licence number. You can also update the address for any vehicles that you have in your name.
What should I do if I haven’t received my new driver licence in the mail?
You should receive your driver licence in the mail within 21 days of your application being processed and approved.
If you haven't received it in this time, give us a call on 0800 822 422.
How do I convert my overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence?
To convert your overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence, you must apply at a specialist overseas conversion site.
You'll need to:
- fill out an application form
- present evidence of your identity
- prove your eyesight meets the required standard
- provide a medical certificate (if required)
- present your overseas driver licence (and a translation if it is not in English)
- let the agent take your photo and signature
- pay the application fee
- provide high-quality, colour photocopies of all the original documents you have provided, as listed above (including any translation).
You may also need to pass theory and practical tests. If you do, you will also have to pay the test fees.
Find a specialist overseas conversion site in your area
What should I do if my driver licence has been lost or stolen?
You need to apply for a replacement licence. This will automatically cancel the old driver licence, and reduce the opportunity for others to use it fraudulently.
You’ll need to apply at a driver licensing agent, and:
- fill out an application form [PDF, 158 KB]
- present evidence of your identity
- pay the replacement licence fee of $38.20.
Find out more about replacing your driver licence
How do I check on the progress of my passenger (P) endorsement application?
You can track the progress of your P endorsement application online.
You’ll need your driver licence number.
How can I change my practical test booking?
The easiest way to change most test bookings is online. You’ll need your driver licence number. If there is less than two full working days until your test, you will also need a Mastercard or Visa debit or credit card to pay the reschedule fee.
If you can’t change the booking online, you will need to call us on 0800 822 422 or go in to a driver licensing agent.
How do I request a Certificate of particulars (CoP)?
A Certificate of particulars (CoP) is a document which confirms the details of your driver licence.
To get one, you can apply over the phone or send your application in the post. There is a fee of $11.10.
Call us on 0800 822 422 (or +64 6 953 6200 if calling from overseas) if you want to pay by MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card.
If you want to pay by cheque, bank cheque or money order, you will need to send a request to:
Business Administration Team
NZ Transport Agency
Private Bag 11777
Palmerston North 4442.
You will need to include your:
- full name
- date of birth
- licence number (if you know it)
- contact phone number
- postal address, fax number or email address (depending on how you want the information sent to you).
The payment needs to be in New Zealand dollars.
It will take 4-6 working days to process and send your request.
How do I request a Demerit suspension history (DSH)?
A Demerit suspension history (DSH) will confirm your demerit suspension history for the last seven years.
To get one, you can apply over the phone or send your application in the post. There is a fee of $11.10.
Call us on 0800 822 422 ( or +64 6 953 6200 if calling from overseas) if you want to pay by MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card.
If you want to pay by cheque, bank cheque or money order, you will need to send a request to:
Business Administration Team
NZ Transport Agency
Private Bag 11777
Palmerston North 4442.
You will need to include your:
- licence number
- full name
- contact phone number
- postal address, fax number or email address (depending on how you want the information sent to you).
The payment needs to be in New Zealand dollars.
It will take 4-6 working days to process and send your request.
How do I get a replacement driver licence when I am overseas?
You'll need to compete an application form and send it to our Palmerston North office.
The fee for replacing your driver licence from overseas is NZ$38.20. You can either include a cheque or money order with your application, or pay by credit card by calling +64 6 953 6200.
You'll also need to include a certified copy of evidence of your identity.