Two forms of identification are required
You need to choose AT LEAST one document from the primary list below, and at least one of the documents must have a photo of you.
For example, you may show your current NZ passport and a recent (within last 6 months) electricity bill or bank statement as your two forms of identification.
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) |
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) (Identity Services) |
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New Zealand passport* |
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. |
Waka Kotahi NZ 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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| Helpful information | |
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Firearms Safety e-learning Firearms Safety Course booking service Arms Code |
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| Need help? | |
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