Getting your learner licence is the first step towards becoming a great driver. The official new zealand road code about driver licences nzta. Sometimes you may need to provide confirmation of your licence details or driving history for example when hiring a motor vehicle or converting to an overseas licence. If youre changing a paper licence to a photo driver licence.
If you lose your licence or its been stolen, replace it as soon as you can you can be fined for driving without it. A random card version number this number changes each time a new card is issued. Instead, there is a heading over each piece of information to tell you what that information is. Your new zealand photo driver licence card verifies who you are, the vehicles youre qualified to drive and any conditions.
The aa is contracted to the nz transport agency to provide driver licensing products and services in new zealand. If you have an overseas driver licence and youve been in new zealand more than a year, you need to convert to an nz driver licence to keep driving here legally. For you to get the most out of this website, drive. If you still get this error, its the version number that isnt valid. If your 5year learner or restricted car or motorcycle licence was obtained or last renewed on or after 1 december 2014. Find out how to prepare for and book your test, to ensure nothing goes wrong on the big day. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Driver licensing frequently asked questions faqs do it online book a practical test, replace a licence. Convert your overseas driver licence nz government.
Do you need an international drivers license to visit new zealand and rent a vehicle. Confirming your licence details waka kotahi nz transport agency. The safer drivers are, the safer our roads will be. About driver licences new zealand s driver licensing system. Check with the nz transport agency nzta for updates on covid19 and available nzta and agent services.
The new zealand driver licence system is a graduated system that has been in place since. From 1 december 2014, the driver licence information is no longer numbered. Your new zealand photo driver licence card verifies. Using our web services or direct business to business link, you simply enter the drivers name, date of birth, licence number and version number. Renewing or replacing your nz driver licence aa new zealand. The permanent licence contains a unique identifying number, date of birth and photograph. Weve got free video lessons, games and quizzes to help get your learner licence, restricted licence or full licence.
The new zealand driver licence system is a graduated system that has been in place with modifications, such as the lplate requirement since 1988. You will need to pass another theory test and your new licence will be issued for a further 5 years. Before 1 december 2014 information on a driver licence was printed in a numbered sequence for example, a driver licence number was number 5a on the driver licence. Find out the requirements for international drivers here. Check the licence details with the licence holder as they may have a new licence with a new version number. We can also help you apply for an international driver permit if you need to drive overseas. Your driver licence explained waka kotahi nz transport. If your driver licence is lost or stolen, organise a replacement through the aa. A certificate of particulars will show your driver licence number, issue date, classes, endorsements and conditions that appear on your licence. New zealand has a driver licensing system to make sure that everyone who drives or rides on our roads has the skills and knowledge necessary to be a safe road user. Confirming your licence details waka kotahi nz transport.