BDM service timeframes
Check this page regularly for up-to-date BDM processing times.
NZ Post delays:
There may be delivery delays due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on NZ Post services.
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We will process your application as soon as possible.
The timeframes below are estimates only. If we need any additional information during processing, we will contact you.
| Application type | Estimated timeframe |
|---|---|
| Apostille or authentication | 7 working days |
| Birth registration | 8 working days |
| Certificate, printout or source document | 8 working days |
| Add a parent’s details to a birth record | 8 working days |
| Remove a parent’s details from a birth record | 8 working days |
| Name change | 2 months |
| Name change certificate | 4 months |
| Investigate a potential error on a record | 8 months |
Working days do not include weekends or public holidays. The timeframes above do not include delivery times for certificates.
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