The easiest way to change your address is online.
You’ll need your New Zealand driver licence number. You can also update the address for any vehicles that you have in your name.
If your application was a standard application, you should receive your driver licence in the mail within 10 working days.
Standard applications are:
If you haven't received it in this time, give us a call on 0800 822 422.
Other non-standard applications may take longer than 10 days to process.
Check our current application processing times page for up-to-date information on how long these application types will take.
Current application processing times
To convert your overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence, you must apply at a specialist overseas conversion site.
You'll need to:
You may also need to pass theory and practical tests.
Find a specialist overseas conversion site in your area
Theory and practical tests for overseas conversions
Converting an overseas driver licence
Your driver licence card is as valuable as a passport or bank card, so you should keep both the card and the information on it safe.
Don’t give out your details unless you’re sure it’s for a legitimate purpose. There are some handy hints on our website to help you determine whether it’s safe to hand over your driver licence details.
You should let us know if:
More information on how to keep your driver licence safe
You need to apply for a replacement licence as soon as you can. This will cancel the old driver licence so no one can use it for fraudulent purposes.
If you have a RealMe verified identity you can apply to replace your licence online.
Replace your driver licence online(external link)
If not, you’ll need to apply at a driver licensing agent, and:
Find a driver licence agent in your area
You can track the progress of your P endorsement application online.
You’ll need your driver licence number.
Track the status of your P, V, I or O endorsement
The easiest way to change most test bookings is online. You’ll need your driver licence number.
If you can’t change the booking online, you will need to call us on 0800 822 422 or go in to a driver licensing agent.
Book a practical driver licence test online(external link)
List of driver licensing agents
A Certificate of particulars (CoP) is a document which confirms the details of your driver licence.
If you just want to confirm your licence details or see your licence status, and you have a verified RealMe identity, you can check your licence status online.
Check your driver licence status with a RealMe verified identity(external link)
If you need an official CoP, you can apply by calling us on 0800 822 422, Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm.
If you're overseas you can call +64 6 953 6200.
You'll need:
There's no fee for a CoP.
We'll email the certificate of particulars to you straight away.
A Demerit suspension history (DSH) will confirm your demerit suspension history for the last seven years.
You can apply by calling us on 0800 822 422, Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm.
If you're overseas you can call +64 6 953 6200.
You'll need:
There's no fee for a DSH.
We'll email the demerit suspension history to you straight away.
If you have a RealMe verified identity you can apply for a replacement licence online and have the licence card sent to your overseas address.
Apply for a replacement driver licence card online using RealMe(external link)
If you don’t have a RealMe verified identity, you can still apply online, but it will take longer for us to process your application.
You'll need to provide certified copies of your evidence of identity. You'll also need to call us prior to making your application to pay the fee by credit card.
The fee for replacing your driver licence is NZ$26.30.
Apply for a replacement driver licence if you don't have a verified RealMe identity
Otherwise you can download the PDF application form below, print it, and send it in to us with your certified evidence of identity.
Download the application form [PDF, 234 KB]
From 1 December 2021, if your learner or restricted licence expires you can renew it at any time. You no longer need to pass another theory test and your new licence will be issued for a further 10 years.
Find out more about changes to learner and restricted licence expiry dates
