Drivers Licence Translation NZ
We are an authorised drivers licence translation service for Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. A translation of your driver’s licence allows you to drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months and apply for a New Zealand licence.
We provide certified English translations of overseas drivers licence translation for NZ in all major world languages. With an official translation of a valid licence, you can drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months. Please see the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency website for more details.
If you have a valid overseas driver licence you can drive in New Zealand for up to 12 months after entering the country. If your licence is not in English you must carry an Waka Kotahi-approved translation of your licence. FX Translate is an approved driver’s licence translation provider for Waka Kotahi.
After 12 months, if you want to continue driving in New Zealand must apply for a New Zealand licence. If your licence is not in English you will need a certified translation. See the NZTA website for more details about converting to a New Zealand driver licence. New Zealand driver licences are issued by the Automobile Association (AA). To convert your licence you must go to one of the AA authorised overseas conversion driver licensing agent. See the NZTA website for a list of places where you can convert your licence.