We're currently experiencing higher than normal volumes of calls and emails, leading to significant wait times of more than 15 minutes. If your query isn't urgent, please read our common questions, or consider contacting us at a later date.
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We understand that these delays may cause frustration and we appreciate your patience.
To help our teams manage volumes, please don't phone if you've already sent an enquiry by email, unless it's urgent.
Find answers to our most commonly asked questions.
| How can I tell you my new home or company address? | You can change your address online(external link) |
| How do I tell you I've sold a vehicle? |
You can let us know you’ve sold a vehicle online(external link) |
| How do I convert my overseas driver licence to a New Zealand one? | Convert your overseas driver licence |
| What do I need to know about driving in New Zealand? | Who can drive on New Zealand roads, and what you need to have while driving |
| Where can I pay for my toll with cash or EFTPOS? | BP and Caltex stations where you can pay for your toll with cash or EFTPOS |
| Where’s the nearest driver licensing agent? | Driver licensing agents in your area |
| I haven’t received my vehicle licence (rego) label yet. What do I do? |
It should arrive in the post within five working days. If you’ve renewed online and your licence label hasn’t arrived within seven working days, please call us on 0800 108 809. |
| Where can I find a list of CoF (certificate of fitness) agents? | Look in the Yellow Pages to find your nearest agent.(external link) |
| Where can I find a WoF (warrant of fitness) agent? |
There are around 3200 WoF agents in New Zealand. |
| How can I get CCTV footage of a traffic incident? |
Send your request to official.correspondence@nzta.govt.nz |
| I damaged my car on a state highway road, what should I do? |
Your insurer should be your first point of contact if your vehicle is damaged. Alternatively, you can complete a Request for compensation for vehicle damage form if you'd like Waka Kotahi and the relevant road contractor to investigate directly. |
Driver licensing, motor vehicle and tolling frequently asked questions
Our contact centre and support teams are receiving high volumes of phone calls, emails and applications. This means we can’t respond to our customers as quickly as we’d like to.
For non-urgent matters, please follow the link below and we will aim to respond within 15 business days.
Send us a question or feedback
We acknowledge the impact this has on our customers and we are working hard to answer your phone calls and respond to emails as soon as possible.
You should receive your label within 5 working days of renewing your rego online.
If you haven’t received it within 5 working days, please check we have your address correct online.
Check or change your contact details(external link)
If you still haven’t received your label after 7 working days, and you urgently need it, give us a call on 0800 108 809.
| Contact centre | Freephone number |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle licensing and registrations | 0800 108 809 |
| Road user charges (RUC) | 0800 655 644 |
| Driver licensing | 0800 822 422 |
| Tolling | 0800 40 20 20 |
| Latest highway information (open 24 hours every day) | 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) |
| Report issues impacting travel on our state highways (open 24 hours every day) | 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) |
| Drive(external link) (Young driver programme) |
0800 772 284 |
| If you’re calling from overseas | +64 6 953 6200 (local toll charges may apply) |
| Mr Q’s Auto Warrants of Fitness | 0800 154 793 |
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Visit the Clean Car Standard web page for more information. If you are an importer and would like to speak with one of the Clean Car Standard team please call 0800 141 801.
For media enquiries, talk to one of our media team.
Find out how to make a request to the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for information that we hold.
Find out how to report a phishing scam to Waka Kotahi.
Please note that these are corporate offices and that public services are unavailable at these offices.
Please refer to the common questions at the top of this page to find the appropriate agent for driver licensing, booking a practical driving test, renewing regos, vehicle certification (eg warrant of fitness) and where to pay for tolls.
Victoria Arcade
50 Victoria Street
Wellington
Private Bag 6995
Marion Square
Wellington 6141
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4 894 5400
Fax: +64 4 894 6100
Private Bag 106602
Auckland City
Auckland 1143
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 969 9800
Fax: +64 9 459 6944
The central Auckland office at 29 Customs Street West has closed from 2pm Tuesday 31 January in response to the ongoing weather event across the Upper North Island. An update on when the office will re-open will be advised as soon as possible.
Contact us on our freephone numbers
Level 5, AON Centre
29 Customs Street West
Auckland
Private Bag 106602
Auckland City
Auckland 1143
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9 969 9800
Close3rd Floor, Harrington House
32 Harington Street
Tauranga
PO Box 13055
Tauranga Central
Tauranga 3141
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 7 927 6009
Fax: +64 7 578 2909
Level 1, Deloitte Building
24 Anzac Parade
Hamilton
PO Box 973
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 7 958 7220
Fax: +64 7 957 1437
Level 2, Dunvegan House
215 Hastings Street
Napier
PO Box 740
Napier 4140
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 6 974 5520
Fax: +64 6 974 5529
Private Bag 11777
Manawatu Mail Centre
Palmerston North 4442
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 6 953 6296
CloseThe Majestic Centre
100 Willis Street
Wellington
PO Box 5084
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 4 894 5200
Fax: +64 4 894 3305v
Marlborough Roads
Unit 2.4, Level 1, The Forum
52 Market Street
Blenheim
Marlborough Roads
PO Box 1031
Blenheim 7240
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 520 8330
Fax: +64 3 577 5309
Level 1, BNZ Centre
120 Hereford Street
Christchurch
PO Box 1479
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 964 2800
Fax: +64 3 353 9499
