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Where to go for a licence or endorsement

To get or renew your driver licence or a licence endorsement you need to apply in person at a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agent.

Our agents are:

The Automobile Association (AA)(external link) – most AA offices
Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)(external link) – selected VTNZ stations.

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-vehicle-testing-hornby-christchurch Admin Theory	AA Ashburton Paper Plus 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-ashburton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/geraldine/aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory
AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/rangiora/aa-centre-rangiora Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-riccarton Overseas conversions Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm (lunch break 12:30pm to 1:30pm), Friday 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/rolleston/aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-rolleston Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Admin Theory	AA Shirley Unit 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-shirley Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-sydenham Overseas conversions: Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/timaru/aa-centre-timaru Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/twizel/aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/waimate/aa-mobile-unit-waimate-waimate-district-council Admin Theory
Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Akaroa practical testing site - cars Akaroa Resource Sports Complex, Akaroa Recreation Ground, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton \| Phone: 03 307 8510 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions
VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm (last theory test 3pm). Saturday 9am - 12pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm Admin Theory 1R 1F	VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (theory testing 8:30am to 3:30pm). Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F
VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Theory tests: 9am - 4pm) Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Timaru 180 Hilton Highway Timaru \| Phone: 03 684 3606 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Note: class 5 practical tests are available as an on-demand service. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agents in Bay of Plenty

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NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agents in Wellington

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NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agents in Nelson and Marlborough

Canterbury

NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agents in Canterbury

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NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agents in West Coast

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Driver licensing agents / Canterbury
AA Hornby 47 Shands Road Hornby Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-vehicle-testing-hornby-christchurch Admin Theory	AA Ashburton Paper Plus 212 East Street Ashburton \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-ashburton Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Geraldine mobile unit Timaru District Council Service Centre Talbot Street Geraldine \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/geraldine/aa-mobile-unit-geraldine-timaru-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Kaikōura mobile unit Te Whare Putea Trust 105 Beach Road Kaikōura \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/new-zealand/aa-mobile-unit-kaikoura-te-whare-putea-trust Admin Theory
AA Rangiora 358 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/rangiora/aa-centre-rangiora Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Riccarton Road 126 Riccarton Road Riccarton Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-riccarton Overseas conversions Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Rolleston Selwyn District Council 2 Norman Kirk Drive Rolleston \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm (lunch break 12:30pm to 1:30pm), Friday 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/rolleston/aa-driver-vehicle-licensing-agent-rolleston Application hours are weekdays until 4:30pm. Admin Theory	AA Shirley Unit 3 114 Marshland Road Shirley Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-shirley Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Sydenham Centre 12 Buchan Street Sydenham Christchurch \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/christchurch/aa-centre-sydenham Overseas conversions: Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions	AA Timaru 26 Church Street Timaru \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: Monday: 8:30am to 5pm, Tuesday: 9am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/timaru/aa-centre-timaru Overseas conversions: Application hours are weekdays until 4pm. Due to high demand, you'll need to book an appointment on the AA website if you're applying to convert an overseas driver licence to a New Zealand driver licence. Click the link above to go to AA's website, and scroll down in the information window to find the booking link. Admin Theory overseas-conversions
AA Twizel mobile unit MacKenzie District Council Service Centre Market Place Twizel \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/twizel/aa-mobile-unit-twizel-mackenzie-district-council-service-centre Admin Theory	AA Waimate mobile unit Waimate District Council Queen Street Waimate \| Freephone: 0800 500 444 Hours: This site is only open on certain days. Check the AA website for the schedule. Website: https://locations.aa.co.nz/waimate/aa-mobile-unit-waimate-waimate-district-council Admin Theory
Akaroa on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Akaroa practical testing site - cars Akaroa Resource Sports Complex, Akaroa Recreation Ground, Rue Lavaud, Akaroa Practical testing only, no administration On-road safety tests: practical testing is available as an on-demand service. ORST
Darfield on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety or class 2-5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F ORST	Fairlie on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Geraldine on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Kaikōura on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST
Rolleston on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST	Timaru on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for class 5 tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test 2F-5F
VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only 393 West Street, Allenton Ashburton \| Phone: 03 307 8510 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Jipcho Road 26 Jipcho Road Sockburn Christchurch \| Phone: 03 343 3454 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9:30am to 12:30pm Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST overseas-conversions
VTNZ Lichfield Street 240 Lichfield Street Christchurch \| Phone: 03 365 3388 Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm (last theory test 3pm). Saturday 9am - 12pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Theory tests: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm Admin Theory 1R 1F	VTNZ Northwood Northwood Supa Centa Radcliffe Road Belfast Christchurch \| Phone: 03 323 6860 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4pm (theory testing 8:30am to 3:30pm). Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 6R 6F
VTNZ Rangiora 347 Flaxton Road Rangiora \| Phone: 03 313 6126 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Theory tests: 9am - 4pm) Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Admin Theory 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST	VTNZ Timaru 180 Hilton Highway Timaru \| Phone: 03 684 3606 Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Website: https://vtnz.co.nz Note: class 5 practical tests are available as an on-demand service. 1R 1F 2F-5F 6R 6F ORST
Waimate on-demand practical test site Hours: Tests are only run at this site when there's enough demand for on-road safety tests. It may take up to 3 months to arrange your test date and time. Go to the link below to request an on-demand test booking. Website: www.nzta.govt.nz/on-demand-test ORST

Online services

Where to go for a licence or endorsement

Driver licensing agents

AA Hornby

AA Ashburton

AA Geraldine mobile unit

AA Kaikōura mobile unit

AA Rangiora

AA Riccarton Road

AA Rolleston

AA Shirley

AA Sydenham Centre

AA Timaru

AA Twizel mobile unit

AA Waimate mobile unit

Akaroa on-demand practical test site

Akaroa practical testing site - cars

Darfield on-demand practical test site

Fairlie on-demand practical test site

Geraldine on-demand practical test site

Kaikōura on-demand practical test site

Rolleston on-demand practical test site

Timaru on-demand practical test site

VTNZ Ashburton - West Street - Practical testing only

VTNZ Jipcho Road

VTNZ Lichfield Street

VTNZ Northwood

VTNZ Rangiora

VTNZ Timaru

Waimate on-demand practical test site