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New Zealand driver licences

The AA can help with all your driver licensing needs. We're contracted to the NZ Transport Agency to provide driver licensing products and services in New Zealand.

Check here to find out what you need to complete a driver licence application in New Zealand or to apply for an International Driver Permit for time driving overseas.

Important information

On 01 August 2011 the graduated driver licensing system (GDLS) changed. For more information visit the NZTA website or call 0800 822 422.

Learner driver licences

The Learner Driver Licence is the first of three steps in the driver licensing system. Find out how to apply for the NZ learners licence through the AA.

Restricted driver licences

The Restricted Driver Licence is the second of three steps in the driver licensing system. Find out how to apply for the NZ restricted licence through the AA.

Full driver licences

The Full Driver Licence is the third of three steps in the driver licensing system. Find out how to apply for the NZ full licence through the AA.

Renewing or replacing your licence

If your NZ drivers licence is lost or stolen, organise a replacement driver licence through the AA. Or if your licence is up for renewal, you can do that through the AA too.

International Driving Permits (IDP)

Looking for an international driver licence? You’ll need and International Driving Permit, only available through the AA, so you can drive while you’re overseas.

Driver Licence Age Change

On 1 August 2011 the minimum age for obtaining a learner driver licence increased from 15 years to 16 years. New minimum ages for obtaining restricted and full licences also apply.