Identification documents
All individuals must provide us with a form of Photographic identification from the options listed below.
Option 1 |
OR Option 2 |
OR Option 3 |
| Passport | New Zealand driver’s licence AND a statement issued by a registered bank in the last 12 months | New Zealand driver’s licence AND a bank card showing your name and signature |
All individuals must provide us with Proof of residential address from the options listed below.
Option 1 |
OR Option 2 |
OR Option 3 |
| A recent account statement from your bank | A recent statement issued by a government agency (such as IRD) | A recent utilities bill (including power, rates, phone, Sky TV) |
Persons under 18
Minors who do not have a primary photographic ID of their own should provide supporting their birth certificate plus a parent/guardian’s passport or New Zealand driver’s licence. Both persons should visit the office when presenting ID.
Alternative identification documents
One form |
OR Two forms |
OR Two forms |
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Document guidelines
The documents must:
- be originals;
- not be defaced or damaged;
- be current or otherwise expired within the 12 months of presenting to us and clearly displaying the expiry date; and
- where not in English, be accompanied by an independent and certified English translation that is provided to you by an official translation service.
Proof of address documents must:
- include your name;
- be issued in the preceding 12 months of presentation to us;
- include a unique reference such as IRD number, customer number, registered membership number, or tenancy bond reference; and
- include your current residential address (note that a PO Box is not acceptable unless the document includes your residential address and above details).
Overseas passports:
Overseas passports or similar document issued for international travel must contain name, date of birth and the signature of the person or biometric measure. It must be issued by a foreign government, the United Nations, or agency of the United Nations.
National identity card:
The national identity card must be one issued by a foreign government, United Nations or an agency of the United Nations for the purpose of identification and carry the name, date of birth, photograph and signature or biometric measure.
If you require assistance please call us on +64 3 379 3720
Department of internal affairs guidance
english: aml/cft proof of identification (pdf, 257kb)