Driver licensing help

Change the address for your driver licence

You can change your address online.

You’ll need your New Zealand driver licence number. You can also update the address for any vehicles you have in your name.

Change your address online

Driver licence hasn't arrived in the post

Your temporary licence is valid for 21 days. 

Contact us if your licence hasn't arrived before it expires.

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Converting your overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence

You'll need to apply at a specialist overseas conversion driver licensing agent.

You may also need to pass theory and practical tests. 

Converting an overseas driver licence

Find a specialist overseas conversion site in your area

Lost or stolen driver licence

You need to apply for a replacement licence straight away. This will cancel the old driver licence so no one can use it for fraudulent purposes.

Replacing your driver licence

If you have a RealMe verified identity you can replace your licence online.

Replace your driver licence online

If not, you’ll need to apply at a driver licensing agent.

Find a driver licence agent in your area

If you’re overseas, you need a RealMe verified identity to apply for a replacement licence.

Replace your driver licence online

Change your practical test booking

If you want to change or cancel your test, you can do this online or at a driver licensing agent. If you're changing or cancelling a test for a car licence, there may be a fee. 

Test fees for car licences

Change or rebook your test online

If you rebook at a driver licensing agent, you'll need to complete an application form. You can print it yourself or pick one up at the agent. 

Application to rebook a driver licence test (DL22) form  [PDF, 91 KB]

Request a Certificate of particulars (CoP)

A CoP will show your driver licence number, issue date, classes, endorsements and conditions that appear on your licence.

You can order a CoP online or through the NZTA app.

Certificate of particulars

Request a Demerit suspension history (DSH)

If you need to know how many demerit points you have, you can check online if you have a RealMe verified identity. 

View your total demerits online

You can also request a Demerit points and suspension history.

Demerit points and suspension history