Use this process to apply for an IRD number if you or your child are living and currently in New Zealand.
Once you've applied, you have 20 days to take your identification documents to an AA Driver Licensing Agent or one of our offices to be verified.
Before you start
Gather the required documents for you or your child and scan copies of them. You need to get a certified translation for any documents that are not in English.
Apply online
Get your documents verified at AA or one of our offices
Once you've applied online, you have 20 days to take your original, physical identification (ID) documents to an AA Driver Licensing Agent for verification. Your ID must be physical (you must have it in your hand), not digital.
Only the AA Centres verify documents. The AA Auto Centres do not do this.
Locations (AA drive licensing agents)
You can complete a paper application and take it to an AA Driver Licensing Agent or an Inland Revenue office to verify your documents.
What happens next
Once the AA Driver Licensing Agent has verified your documents, you'll get your IRD number by text or email within 10 working days if you apply online, or 12 working days if you fill out the paper form.
You can track the progress of your application with our submission tracking tool.
Your responsibilities
Keep your IRD number where you can easily find it. You'll need it for tax-related events in your life.