Identity documents

Find out how to update the name and sex marker on your identification documents.

Information for transgender identity document updates.

NZ birth certificate

Updating your New Zealand birth certificate.

Overseas birth certificate

Until June 2023, you can get a ‘Declaration as to sex’.

NZ passport

This is usually the simplest way to get ID with your updated sex marker.

NZ driver license

Updating your New Zealand driver license.

NZQA

Updating your NZQA records.