www nzta.govt.nz/online : How do I change ownership of a car online NZ?
The easiest way to change ownership of a car in New Zealand is online and on the spot. Both buyers and sellers can use online services on the Waka Kotahi website www nzta.govt.nz/online to notify a change of registered person.
You must notify Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency of your purchase as soon as possible. Do this within seven days to avoid fines or infringements.
If you have bought a new car or a vehicle imported to New Zealand for the first time, you must register the vehicle. NZ Transport Agency will then issue the vehicle number plates and add it to the Motor Vehicle database.
Once you have changed ownership or registered the vehicle, you will receive a Certificate of Registration in your name. Keep this document in a safe place.
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What should I do if I haven’t received my new driver licence in the mail?
You should receive your driver licence in the mail within 10 working days.
Standard applications are:
- Renewing your driver licence
- Replacing your driver licence
- Reissuing your driver licence (after a disqualification or suspension)
- Alcohol interlock or zero alcohol licence
- D, F, R, T or W endorsement application.
If you haven’t received it in this time, give us a call on 0800 822 422.
Other non-standard applications may take longer than 10 days to process.
- P, V, I or O endorsement application
- Overseas conversion
- Limited licence application.
You can track the progress of your P endorsement application online.
You’ll need your driver licence number.
Renewing your licence
For most people, your driver licence is valid for 10 years. Waka Kotahi NZ send you a renewal reminder letter about 8 weeks before your photo driver licence is due to expire (provided we have your current address on our system).
The renewal process
In most cases it takes less than 10 minutes to renew your licence.
To renew your licence, you must apply at a driver licensing agent.
You will need to:
- fill out an application form [PDF, 204 KB]
- present evidence of your identity
- prove your eyesight meets the required standard
- provide a medical certificate (if required)
- let the agent take your photo and signature
- pay the renewal application fee.
You’ll then receive a temporary licence which is valid for 21 days. Keep this on you whenever you’re driving until your new driver licence arrives in the mail – within 2 to 3 weeks.
Renewal fees
Most licences will be issued for 10 years and cost $32.40.
If you’re aged 641/2 or over, your licence will be issued for less than the standard term and will expire on your 75th birthday. In this case, you’ll pay a lower fee.
| Your age | Renewal fee |
| Up to 65 | $32.40 |
| 66 or 67 | $22.60 |
| 68 or 69 | $19.00 |
| 70 or 71 | $14.80 |
| 72 or 73 | $10.80 |
| 74 | $9.00 |
If you have an old style licence card, see the front of your photo driver licence for the expiry date of your licence. See the back of your licence for the expiry date of any endorsements you may hold.
When can you renew your licence?
You don’t have to wait for the driver licence renewal pack. You can renew at anytime.
If you renew your licence:
- more than 12 months before the expiry date of your current licence, your new licence will be valid for 10 years from the date we grant your application
- within the 12 months before the expiry date of your licence, your new licence will be valid for 10 years from the expiry date of your current licence
- after it has expired, your new licence will be valid for 10 years from the date we grant your application.
