If your overseas driver licence or permit isn't in English you will also need an accurate English translation.

Acceptable translation documents

If your overseas driver licence or permit isn't in English you must provide an accurate English translation when you are driving and when you want to convert your overseas licence to a New Zealand licence. The translation must be provided by:

The following documents may also be acceptable as a translation:

  • an international driving permit – issued in accordance with a United Nations Convention on road traffic
  • a translation document issued by a Notary Public Office in China.

Approved translators

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Approved translators / Southland

1 HOUR GLOBAL TRANSLATIONS

| Freephone: 0800 009 003 | Mobile: 022 096 2125
Email: info@globaltranslations.co.nz
Website: www.1hourglobaltranslations.co.nz
All language translations

NZTLS Ltd

| Mobile: 028 431 1640
Email: nztlsltd@gmail.com
Chinese translations only

Transnational NZ Ltd

Level 1, Harvest Court Mall
218 George Street
Dunedin CBD

| Freephone: 0800 000 339 | Mobile: 021 056 3918
Email: enquiries@transnational-ltd.co.nz
Website: www.transnational-ltd.co.nz