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Where to go for a licence or endorsement

To get or renew your driver licence or a licence endorsement you need to apply in person at a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agent.

Our agents are:

The Automobile Association (AA)(external link) – most AA offices
Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)(external link) – selected VTNZ stations.

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Akaroa mobile unit Heartlands ARCT 39 Rue Lavaud Akaroa \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-akaroa-heartlands-arct Admin Theory	AA Ashburton Paper Plus 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-ashburton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-vehicle-testing-hornby-christchurch Admin Theory
AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory	AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-rangiora Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-riccarton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm (lunch break 12:30pm to 1:30pm), Friday 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-rolleston Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Admin Theory
AA Shirley Unit 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-shirley Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-sydenham Overseas conversions: Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-timaru Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory
AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-waimate-community-link-house Admin Theory	Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Jipcho Road on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F	VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton Practical testing only. Nearest admin site is AA Ashburton. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-jipcho-road Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 3pm. Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays until 3:30pm and Saturdays until 1pm. On-demand practical tests: Class 5 tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand. Check the 'Jipcho Road on-demand practical test site' agent details in this list to request a test. Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions	VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday: 9am to 12pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-lichfield-street Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays until 3pm and Saturdays until 11am. Admin Theory 1R 1F
VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-northwood Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays 9am to 3:30pm. Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F	VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/rangiora Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays 9am to 3:30pm. Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
VTNZ Timaru - Practical testing only 180 Hilton Highway Timaru Practical testing only. Nearest admin site is AA Timaru. On-Demand practical tests: Class 5 tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand. Check the 'Timaru on-demand practical test site' agent details in this list to request a test. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Akaroa mobile unit Heartlands ARCT 39 Rue Lavaud Akaroa \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-akaroa-heartlands-arct Admin Theory	AA Ashburton Paper Plus 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-ashburton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-vehicle-testing-hornby-christchurch Admin Theory
AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory	AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-rangiora Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-riccarton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm (lunch break 12:30pm to 1:30pm), Friday 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-rolleston Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Admin Theory
AA Shirley Unit 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-shirley Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-sydenham Overseas conversions: Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-centre-timaru Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, then click 'Book now'. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory
AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://www.aa.co.nz/maps/?location=aa-mobile-unit-waimate-community-link-house Admin Theory	Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Jipcho Road on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F	VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton Practical testing only. Nearest admin site is AA Ashburton. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-jipcho-road Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 3pm. Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays until 3:30pm and Saturdays until 1pm. On-demand practical tests: Class 5 tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand. Check the 'Jipcho Road on-demand practical test site' agent details in this list to request a test. Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions	VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm, Saturday: 9am to 12pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-lichfield-street Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays until 3pm and Saturdays until 11am. Admin Theory 1R 1F
VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/christchurch-northwood Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays 9am to 3:30pm. Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F	VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 4pm Website: https://branches.vtnz.co.nz/branches/rangiora Theory testing: Test hours are weekdays 9am to 3:30pm. Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
VTNZ Timaru - Practical testing only 180 Hilton Highway Timaru Practical testing only. Nearest admin site is AA Timaru. On-Demand practical tests: Class 5 tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand. Check the 'Timaru on-demand practical test site' agent details in this list to request a test. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

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Where to go for a licence or endorsement

Driver licensing agents

AA Akaroa mobile unit

AA Ashburton

AA Geraldine mobile unit

AA Hornby

AA Kaikōura mobile unit

AA Rangiora

AA Riccarton Road

AA Rolleston

AA Shirley

AA Sydenham Centre

AA Timaru

AA Twizel mobile unit

AA Waimate mobile unit

Akaroa on-demand practical test site

Darfield on-demand practical test site

Fairlie on-demand practical test site

Geraldine on-demand practical test site

Jipcho Road on-demand practical test site

Kaikōura on-demand practical test site

Rolleston on-demand practical test site

Timaru on-demand practical test site

VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only

VTNZ Jipcho Road

VTNZ Lichfield Street

VTNZ Northwood

VTNZ Rangiora

VTNZ Timaru - Practical testing only

Waimate on-demand practical test site