New Zealand - Obtain an Identity Card (over 18 Card)

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Procedure

Have your application signed by an authorised witness, then bring your completed application into any NZ Post Shop www.nzpost.co.nz

Apply Online

For a listing of your closest outlet please go to www.nzpost.co.nz and click on the shop locator. Forms are available at other locations throughout the country (i.e. bottle stores, tertiary providers, bars, etc), you will however need to take your completed application form to a NZ Post outlet to get them checked and processed.

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Required Documents

• Passport photograph
• Primary identification document
• Proof of address
• An identifier statement (if required)
• Completed application form

Office Locations & Contacts

NZ Post Shops are located at all Cities and Towns all over New Zealand. http://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/postshop-kiwibank-locator

Eligibility

To Apply for Your 18+ Card You will need to be at least 18 years of age

Fees

Pay a fee of $20

Validity

18+ Card is valid for 10 years from date of issue.

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Processing Time

Approximately 2-3 weeks. There is no way to fast-track this process. If you've been waiting for longer than this, please contact us on 04 381 9937, between 8.30am to 5.30pm, Mon Fri.

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Instructions

You will need one form of Primary ID either:

• Passport (NZ or overseas, current or have expired in the two years prior to applying)
• Full Original Birth Certificate
• NZ Photo Driver Licence
• Firearms Licence
  

If you dont have one of these forms of ID you will not be able to apply for an 18+ Card

Required Information

• Supply a passport photograph
• Provide a primary identification document
• Provide proof of address
• Provide an identifier statement (if required)
• Complete the application form

Need for the Document

The Hospitality NZ 18+ card is an approved photographic Evidence of Age Document under the Sale of Liquor Act, and along with photo driver licence or passport is a means by which young people can establish that they are over 18 and entitled to purchase alcohol.

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