Expiry of your D, P, V, I and O endorsements
The expiry dates of dangerous goods (D), passenger (P), vehicle recovery (V), driving instructor (I) and testing officer (O) endorsements may differ from your driver licence expiry. The date they expire will be listed on the back of your photo driver licence.
When to renew your P, V, I and O endorsements
You need to apply to renew these endorsements at least eight weeks before they expire. The NZ Police provide information for these applications, and the process takes around six weeks.
We'll send you a reminder about eight weeks before your endorsement is due to expire. If you've recently changed your address, you can update it through our online Transaction Centre.
When to renew your D endorsement
We'll send you a reminder about eight weeks before your endorsement is due to expire. If you've recently changed your address, you can update it through our online Transaction Centre.
You don't have to wait for a renewal reminder.
You can renew your D, P, V, I and O endorsement at anytime.
- To renew a D endorsement, you need to complete an Application for D, F, R, T, W endorsement form (DL19).
- To renew a P, V, I or O endorsement, you need to complete an Application for P, V, I, O endorsement form (DL20).
(You can either download these forms, or get them from any driver licensing agent).
Your new endorsement will be valid for one or five years from the expiry date of your current endorsement.
If you renew your endorsement:
- more than 60 days before it is due to expire, the new endorsement will be valid for one or five years from the date we grant your application.
- less than 60 days before it is due to expire, the new endorsement will be valid for one or five years from the expiry date of your current endorsement
- after it has expired, the new endorsement will be valid for one or five years from the date we grant your application.
The renewal process
Visit a driver licensing agent and take with you:
- a completed:
- a current medical certificate , if required, issued by your doctor within the last 60 days
- evidence of your identity and address
- a course certificate that is not more than 60 days old if renewing:
- a D endorsement
- P,V or I endorsements that have been expired for more than five years
- a cheque, cash or EFTPOS card to pay for your new licence. Some agents also accept credit cards. If you pay by cheque, there may be a delay while your cheque is cleared.
The agent will check your eyesight, unless you present a current medical or eyesight certificate.
