You must show the following form of identification when you sit the firearms theory test and attend the firearms practical training course.
- Birth Certificate, or
- Current New Zealand passport, or
- Current New Zealand driver licence when it shows the exact same name(s) and date of birth as your birth certificate and passport.
- Two forms of identification. You need to choose at least one document from the primary list, and at least one of the documents needs to have a photo of you.
Note: the name on the Identification document(s) you produce when undertaking the Theory Test and Practical course must exactly match the name printed on your firearms safety programme confirmation letter. If there is a difference, contact your local Arms Office immediately to arrange for a replacement letter with the correct name details.
Primary list
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Document type |
Issued by |
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New Zealand full birth certificate (issued on or after 1 January 1998) |
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New Zealand passport* |
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) (Identity Services) |
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New Zealand driver licence* when it shows the exact same name(s) and date of birth as your birth certificate and passport. |
New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) |
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Overseas passport (may include New Zealand visa/permit)* |
Overseas authority |
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New Zealand emergency travel document |
DIA (Identity Services) |
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New Zealand refugee travel document |
DIA (Identity Services) |
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New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Passports Act 1992) |
DIA (Identity Services) |
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New Zealand certificate of identity (issued under the Immigration Act 1987) |
Ministry of Business and Innovation (Immigration) |
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New Zealand citizenship certificate |
DIA (Identity Services) |
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*These documents can be current or expired up to two years. All other documents in this table must be current. |
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Supporting list
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Document type |
Issued by |
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18+ card |
Hospitality Association of New Zealand |
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Community services card |
Ministry of Social Development (MSD) |
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SuperGold card |
MSD |
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Veteran SuperGold card |
MSD |
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New Zealand student photo ID card |
Educational Institution |
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New Zealand employee photo ID card |
Employer |
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New Zealand electoral roll record |
Enrolment centre of NZ Post |
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New Zealand-issued utility bill or bank statement* |
Utility provider or bank |
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Overseas driver licence |
Overseas licensing authority |
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Steps to freedom form |
Department of Corrections |
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*These documents must be issued within the last six months. They must show your first name (or initials) and last name, and the issuer (e.g. utility company or bank). They don't need to show any transaction details. All other documents in this table must be current. |
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