Driver licences
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Renew your driver licence
For most people, your driver licence is valid for 10 years. The NZTA will send you a renewal reminder letter about 8 weeks before your photo driver licence is due to expire (if they have your current address).
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Get your driver licence
Getting your car driver licence in New Zealand is a 3-step process. As you progress through the stages you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities.
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Replace your driver licence if it’s been lost or stolen
If you lose your licence or it’s been stolen, replace it as soon as you can — you can be fined for driving without it.
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Convert your overseas driver licence
If you have an overseas driver licence and you’ve been in New Zealand more than a year, you need to convert to an NZ driver licence to keep driving here legally.
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Driving in NZ if you are visiting
Visitors don’t need a New Zealand driver licence to drive in New Zealand but you must meet some conditions.
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Changing your name on your driver licence