Lost or stolen NZ photo driver licence

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If you lose your New Zealand photo driver licence overseas, you can either apply for a replacement licence or have the details of your driver licence record (Certificate of Particulars) sent to you.

Applying for a replacement licence
This may take several weeks to organise and receive as the licence must be processed in NZ, the fee paid for in NZ dollars and the licence sent to a NZ address. To receive an application form, you can download it, email the Transport Registry Centre or fax them on +64 6 953 6406 (attention: Driver Licensing).

Applying for a Certificate of Particulars
If you need to prove you are a licensed driver you can request a Certificate of Particulars. This can be emailed, faxed or posted to you and outlines what classes of driver licence you hold, the issue date of the licence, whether it is current and so on. There is a fee payable for this certificate.

To request a certificate of particulars, either call or fax the Transport Registry Centre (Tel: +64 6 953 6200 Fax +64 6 953 6406 attention: Driver Licencing) or email: Certificate of Particulars providing your full name, date of birth, the address that appeared on your lost licence, and if possible, your driver licence number.

For more detailed information, including fees payable, consult the driver licence section of the New Zealand Transport Agency website.