New Zealand - Change the Name On Your Driver Licence

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Procedure

1. Complete a Licence Replacement Application Form. A link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section to download the form.
2. Present evidence of your name change. If you have changed your name several times, the licensing agent may request to see all of your original certificates and name change documents. This is so they can track the name on your current licence through to the name you want to appear on the new licence.
3. Pay the application fee:
   1. Replacement of license costs $38.20
   2. If you are applying for change of name when your current licence or endorsement expires. The normal licence or endorsement renewal fee will apply.
   3. If you are applying for other licence classes or endorsements at the same time. The normal licence or endorsement application fee will apply.

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Required Documents

• Evidence of your name change - Documents Accepted
• Completed Licence Replacement Application Form
• If you have changed your name several times, the licensing agent may request to see all of your original certificates and name change documents. This is so they can track the name on your current licence through to the name you want to appear on the new licence.

Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

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Fees

• Replacement of license costs $38.20
• If you are applying for change of name when your current licence or endorsement expires. The normal licence or endorsement renewal fee will apply.
• If you are applying for other licence classes or endorsements at the same time. The normal licence or endorsement application fee will apply.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Licence Replacement Application Form

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Processing Time

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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• NZ Transport Agency:

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/renewing-replacing-and-updating/updating-your-licence/

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