Cancel your old licence

If your licence is lost or stolen, call NZTA on 0800 822 422 to cancel it as soon as possible —  your licence contains a lot of personal information and could be used to commit identity fraud in your name.

Get a replacement licence

If you have a RealMe verified identity you may be able to apply online.

Apply for a replacement licence online

Alternatively, you can apply to replace your licence at a driver licensing agent. To apply at an agent, you will need to:

• fill out an application form
• prove your identity
• pay the replacement licence fee of $38.20.

Apply for a replacement licence at a driver licencing agent

Find a driver licensing agent

Acceptable evidence of identity for a driver licence application

Expiry dates of replacement driver licences

You'll get your replacement licence right away. It will have the same expiry date as your old one — or you can choose to renew your licence at the same time (usually for another 10 years), but this costs more.

Get a new licence from overseas

If you have a RealMe verified identity, you can apply online and have your replacement licence card posted to you overseas. Alternatively, you'll need to send your completed form and a certified copy of your ID to NZTA with a cheque or money order for $38.20.

Replace your licence from overseas