The process of applying for an IRD number is changing from 18 February 2008
From 18 February 2008, the process of applying for a new IRD number is changing.
The current IR595 form is being replaced with a new IR595 form and process, also the IR594 form, used to apply for an IRD number for children, is being withdrawn.
From 18 February, if you need to apply for an IRD number for yourself or for a child under 16 who is in your care, follow the instructions on this page.
| If you are applying for an IRD number... | then you need to complete the... | and you must provide... |
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for an individual |
IR595 |
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for a child who is in your care and they are under 16 |
IR595 |
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Category A documents
You must provide one original and one legible photocopy of one of the following documents:
- Full New Zealand birth certificate issued on or after 1 January 1998. Birth certificates issued after 1 January 1998 carry a unique identification number. If you hold a birth certificate issued before 1 January 1998, and wish to hold a birth certificate with a unique identification number, contact the Department of Internal Affairs
- New Zealand passport (please photocopy the pages showing photo, name and specimen signature)
- Overseas passport with New Zealand immigration visa / permit (please photocopy the pages showing photo, name, any pages showing current work, visitor permits, or residency documentation and a specimen signature) or call Inland Revenue on 0800 227 774 for exempt list
- New Zealand emergency travel document
- New Zealand firearm or dealer's licence
- New Zealand refugee travel document
- New Zealand certificate of identity (issued by Department of Labour or Department of Internal Affairs)
- New Zealand citizenship certificate
Category B documents
You must provide one original and one legible photocopy of one of the following documents:
- New Zealand driver licence
- New Zealand 18+ card
- New Zealand student photo identification card
- A letter confirming registration as a student in New Zealand (if this document is used you must provide a document from category A that contains a photo)
- An "offer of employment" letter from your employer, on their company letterhead (if this document is used you must provide a document from category A that contains a photo)
- International Drivers' Permit (issued by a member country of the UN Convention on Road Traffic)
- Overseas Drivers' Licence (accompanied by an English translation completed by an LTNZ authorised translator, if not already in English)
Note
If the documents you provide are in another name, you must provide an original document that confirms how your name was changed eg. Marriage certificate, deed poll, change of name certificate, civil union certificate, and a photocopy of that document.
Submitting the complete application form (IR595)
Once you have completed the IR595 and collated the required supporting documents, follow the instructions on this page.
| Step | Role | What they do |
|---|---|---|
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1 |
You |
Take the completed application form, with current supporting documents to an Inland Revenue appointed verifier. These are:
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2 |
Verifier |
Verifies your supporting documentation and returns the originals to you. |
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3 |
Verifier |
Forwards your application form and photocopies to Inland Revenue. |
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4 |
Inland Revenue |
Sends your Inland Revenue number to you, usually within 8-10 working days. |
Date published: 11 Feb 2008
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