Get proof you are a citizen
If you have lost or damaged your New Zealand birth certificate or your citizenship certificate, you can apply for a replacement or call to check your certificate number.
Get your citizenship certificate number
If you need your citzenship certificate number, but you do not need a copy of the certificate, you can call the citizenship contact centre on 0800 22 51 51. It is free to find out your certificate number.
If you were born in New Zealand
Use these forms if you were born in New Zealand.
If you were born outside New Zealand
If you were born outside New Zealand, you can use your New Zealand citizenship certificate to prove you are a citizen by grant or by descent.
Use these forms if you were born outside New Zealand.
What to prepare
Photo
You must include 2 passport photos that meet the photo requirements.
Witness
You also need someone to complete the witness section of your application.
What it costs
Each certificate costs $112.40.
You can pay by credit, debit or prepaid gift card (for example Prezzy card) by adding your payment details to the form.
Submit the form
Post your form to:
The Citizenship OfficeDepartment of Internal Affairs
PO Box 10680
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
What happens next
You will get the certificate in the post after about 20 working days.
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