Certified ID

To get copies of identity documents certified:

  • Present both the original and clear, readable copies of each identity document to the person certifying them – one identity document per page.
  • Please note, your ID documents must be certified by someone within New Zealand to be accepted.

For a document to be classed as a certified copy, the person certifying the ID must write the following on each copy:

  • Identity document that includes photo

    Certifier to write on each copy:

    • “I have sighted the original version of this document and I have compared the photographic image with [your name] and confirm they appear to be the same person.”
    • Their full name
    • Their occupation
    • Their contact details
    • Their signature
    • The date

  • Identity document that does not include a photo

    Certifier to write on each copy:

    • “I have sighted the original version of this document.”
    • Their full name
    • Their occupation
    • Their contact details
    • Their signature
    • The date

To see who can certify ID in New Zealand, please go to Who can certify ID.