Can you use a UK paper license counterpart in New Zealand?
A few weeks ago I lost my card UK driver's license somewhere in Arizona/Nevada.
Next month I will be in New Zealand. My new license may not make it here in time.
However I still have the paper counterpart of my UK license.
I've been told you can drive/rent cars with the paper part + passport? Is this accurate, or do I need something additional to be legal to drive?
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Can I use my UK licence in NZ?
If you hold a current UK drivers licence then yes you can drive in New Zealand for up to one year without needing to do anything else. You must carry your licence with you at all time while driving. If you are planning to stay in New Zealand for over one year you will need to apply for a New Zealand licence.Can you drive with paper counterpart?
What to do with your paper counterpart. The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence.What is the paper counterpart driving licence?
The paper counterpart includes information on a driver's penalty points along with details of what vehicles they can drive. Drivers still need to keep their actual driving licence, whether it is a plastic photocard licence or an old style paper licence which was issued before 31 March 2000.Is a paper driving Licences valid?
Paper driving licences should not be destroyed and will still be valid after 8 June. It's never been mandatory for drivers to replace their traditional style paper driving licence with the photocard licence, and this will remain unchanged.How to Convert Overseas Drivers License to New Zealand License
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