Change your passport

To change the gender on your passport, you need to complete a passport application form and pay for a new passport.

Changing your gender identity on your passport

Change your driver licence record

You can change the gender on your driver licence record:

• when you renew or replace your licence, or
• by applying directly to the NZ Transport Agency.

This is free.

You’ll need to provide confirmation of the gender you want included on your record. This could be:

• an original evidence of identity document which states your gender, eg a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship certificate, or
• a completed statutory declaration for change of gender form.

If you’re under 18, you’ll also need to provide:

• a statutory declaration from your parent or guardian to support your change in gender
• a statutory declaration from a registered counsellor or medical professional.

Identification

Statutory declaration for change of gender (PDF 56KB)

Your gender is not displayed on your photo driver licence, so you will not get a new licence unless you’re also changing your name or photo.

Updating your licence