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The easiest way to change your address is online(external link).
You’ll need your New Zealand driver licence number. You can also update the address for any vehicles that you have in your name.
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.
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:
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
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.
If you have a RealMe verified identity you can apply online(external link) to replace your licence. If not, you’ll need to apply at a driver licensing agent, and:
Find out more about replacing your driver licence
You can track the progress of your P endorsement application online.
You’ll need your driver licence number.
The easiest way to change most test bookings is online(external link). 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.
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:
The payment needs to be in New Zealand dollars.
It will take 4-6 working days to process and send your request.
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:
The payment needs to be in New Zealand dollars.
It will take 4-6 working days to process and send your request.
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.
