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Get your driver licence

Getting your car driver licence in New Zealand is a 3-step process. As you progress through the stages you gain a new licence with fewer requirements and more responsibilities.

Visit the NZTA website for information about getting your licence:

Car licence (external link)^[L1]

Other vehicles — getting a licence (external link)^[L2]

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https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/cars/
https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/

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Last updated 10 June 2020

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