Demerit points and suspension history

Certain driving offences incur demerit points. If you need to know how many demerit points you have, you may be able to check online, or request a Demerit points and suspension history.

View your total demerits

You can view your total active demerit points online if you have a verified RealMe identity. 

View your total demerits online(external link)

Request a Demerits points and suspension history

If you need your full demerit history, you’ll need to request a Demerit points and suspension history. This will show all your demerit points and demerit suspensions in the last 7 years.

How to apply

You can apply by calling us on 0800 822 422, Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5.30pm.

If you're overseas, you can call +64 4 830 3860.

You'll need:

• the driver licence number (if you know it)
• licence holder's full name (as shown on the licence)
• licence holder's date of birth
• licence holder’s town/city of birth or country if born overseas
• email address to send the certificate sent to
• mobile phone number to send the security PIN to.

There is no fee for a demerit points and suspension history. 

We'll email the demerit suspension history straight away. 

Third party requests

Someone else can make a request on your behalf or you can request details for another person. The licence holder will need to provide consent for the third party.

Traffic conviction history

To get a list of traffic convictions and sentencing from court appearances you’ll need to apply to the Ministry of Justice.

Ministry of Justice(external link)

More information

Demerit points

Getting your licence back