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  • Births, Deaths and Marriages

    Found in Government A-Z / Births, Deaths and Marriages

    Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) registers and maintains New Zealand birth, death, marriage, civil union and name change information, and issues certificates and printouts.

  • How to order a name change certificate

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / Name change certificate / How to order a name change certificate

    It’s easiest to order a name change certificate online. You can also order by phone, post, or in person.

  • BDM service timeframes

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Proving and protecting your identity / BDM service timeframes

    Check this page regularly for up-to-date BDM processing times.

  • What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / How to apply for NZ citizenship / What to get ready before you apply for NZ citizenship

    Get your photo and documents ready before starting your citizenship application. You will also need an identity referee (if you are applying online) or a witness (if you are applying in person or by post).

  • Change your name on your driver licence

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / Changing your name / Change your name on your driver licence

    If you legally change your name, you don't have to replace your driver licence — but you can if you want to. You'll need to provide an original document that shows the change.

  • In New Zealand

    Found in Government A-Z / Births, Deaths and Marriages / Births, Deaths and Marriages contact information / In New Zealand

    If you have a question about a Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) order or need advice, our kaimahi are here to help.

  • Apply for NZ citizenship if born in Samoa before 1949

    Found in Passports, citizenship and identity / New Zealand citizenship / Apply for NZ citizenship if born in Samoa before 1949

    You can apply for NZ citizenship if you were born in Samoa on or after 13 May 1924 and before 1 January 1949, or if you meet 1 of the other eligibility criteria.

  • Get someone else’s birth, death, or marriage certificate

    Found in History, culture and heritage / Research your family history / Get someone else’s birth, death, or marriage certificate

    New Zealand birth, death, marriage, civil union and name change certificates are public records. In most cases, they can be ordered by anyone.

  • Accessibility statement

    Found in About this website / Accessibility statement

    The current state of accessibility on Govt.nz and how improvements are being made.

  • What is a civil union certificate

    Found in Family and whānau / Getting married / Civil unions / What is a civil union certificate

    A civil union certificate is an official record of a civil union.

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