Authentication chain for Certified Driving License Copy bound for New Zealand
New Zealand is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention — therefore Certified Driving License Copy must pass through: Notary Public → MFA Thailand → Apostille (for New Zealand).
Once the MFA issues an Apostille, New Zealand accepts it directly — no further embassy step required, saving 1-2 weeks and embassy fees.
Our team refreshes New Zealand requirements quarterly to avoid bounce-back on format changes.
About Certified Driving License Copy
Notarised copy of Thai or International Driving Permit for car rental, work, or license exchange abroad.
Common reasons clients prepare Certified Driving License Copy for New Zealand: Long-term car rental in the USA/Europe/Australia · Exchanging for a foreign driving licence (US State DMV, UK DVLA) · Applying for an overseas transport/logistics job.
Source documents to bring: Original driving licence (Thai/International), Passport, 2 copies of the driving licence.
Total cost and timeline
Notary Public: confirmed in a written quotation from staff — turnaround ระยะเวลาขึ้นกับเอกสาร โปรดสอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่.
MFA Consular Affairs (Chaengwattana): confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) — 2-3 business days (1-day express available).
Apostille included with the MFA step — no embassy fees.
Total ~5-7 business days · Express ~2-3 days.
Document checklist
- Original Certified Driving License Copy (or copy to be certified)
- Signer's Thai ID / passport
- State Apostille as the destination
- Power of attorney (if our runner files on your behalf)
- Certified translation (if the destination requires local language)
FAQ
Will my Certified Driving License Copy be accepted in New Zealand?
Yes — after the Apostille, New Zealand accepts it directly with no extra embassy step.
Total turnaround?
5-7 business days · express in 2-3 days.
Total cost?
Notary MFA confirmed in a written quotation from staff per stamp (standard) or confirmed in a written quotation from staff (express) (includes Apostille).
Does an Apostille expire?
The Apostille itself does not expire, but many receiving authorities want documents dated within 3-6 months — verify with the recipient.