Demerit points and suspension history

Certain driving offences incur demerit points. If you need to know how many demerit points you have, you may be able to check online, or request a Demerit points and suspension history.

View your total demerits

You can view your total active demerit points online if you have a verified RealMe identity. 

View your total demerits online(external link)

Request a Demerits points and suspension history

If you need your full demerit history, you’ll need to request a Demerit points and suspension history. This will show all your demerit points and demerit suspensions in the last 7 years.

How to apply

You can apply by calling us on 0800 822 422, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.30pm.

If you're overseas, you can call +64 6 953 6200.

You'll need:

• the driver licence number (if you know it)
• licence holder's full name (as shown on the licence)
• licence holder's date of birth
• the last address we would have recorded
• the postal or email address you'd like the certificate sent to
• a contact phone number
• Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card to pay the fee of (NZ)$11.10.

We'll send your Demerit points and suspension history to you within 10 days.

Third party requests

If someone else is making a request on your behalf, or if you're requesting details for another person, we may require additional information. The information we give you will be slightly different.

You must include a signed authority from the licence holder when you make your request.

Traffic conviction history

To get a list of traffic convictions and sentencing from court appearances you’ll need to apply to the Ministry of Justice.

Ministry of Justice(external link)

More information

Demerit points

Getting your licence back