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How do I get AP endorsement in NZ?

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Matthew Cannon

Updated on March 06, 2026

How do I get AP endorsement in NZ?

You must have held a full licence for two years

To get a P endorsement, you must have a current New Zealand full car licence (class 1) that you've held for at least two years. Holding an equivalent overseas licence doesn't meet this requirement.

Also to know is, how do I renew my p endorsement NZ?

The renewal process

  1. fill in an application form:
  2. present evidence of your identity.
  3. provide a current medical certificate , if required.
  4. prove your eyesight meets the required standard.
  5. provide a course certificate that is not more than 60 days old if renewing:
  6. let the agent take your photo and signature.

Subsequently, question is, what is AP endorsement on a driver's license? Passenger Vehicles (P-endorsement): This endorsement is required to drive any commercial vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver.

Secondly, how do I get an AP Licence?

What you need to do

  1. Obtain a P Endorsement. You will need to obtain a Passenger (P) Endorsement from the New Zealand Transit Authority (NZTA).
  2. Obtain a Certificate of Fitness & SPSL Label. The NZTA also requires drivers using the Uber app to apply for a Certificate of Fitness.
  3. Download the Logmate App.

How much does it cost to renew P endorsement?

P V I O endorsement renewal application

TypeDurationApplication fee1
Small P1 year$64.40
5 years$246.30
Large P1 year$64.40
5 years$246.30

What is AP endorsement on NZ drivers Licence?

If you carry passengers for hire or reward you need a passenger (P) endorsement. You also need a P endorsement if you drive a large passenger service vehicle, even if you're not being paid for it.

How long do you have to renew your license once it expires NZ?

For most people, your driver licence is valid for 10 years. The NZTA will send you a renewal reminder letter about 8 weeks before your photo driver licence is due to expire (if they have your current address).

How much does it cost to renew your license in NZ?

The licence renewal fee for your new licence will depend on the class(es) you are renewing. All full classes and learner heavy vehicle classes will generally be issued for 10 years and cost $43.90.

Does an F endorsement expire?

Note: your F endorsement will expire on the same date as your driver licence.

How long does a driving endorsement last?

Endorsements must stay on your driving licence for four or 11 years, depending on the offence.

Where can I renew my drivers Licence NZ?

To get or renew your driver licence or a licence endorsement you need to apply in person at a Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency driver licensing agent. Our agents are: The Automobile Association (AA) – most AA offices. Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ) – selected VTNZ stations.

What is a dl9 medical?

Stocks of the Medical certificate for driver licence DL9 are held by To keep the Driver Licence Register up-to-date the Transport Agency also operates an authorised information matching programme with Births Deaths and Marriages.

Can I renew my driving Licence online in Ireland?

To apply for a driving licence, you must be normally resident in Ireland. You can renew your driver licence online if you have a Public Services Card and a MyGovID verified account - see 'How to apply' below. Alternatively you can visit an NDLS centre to renew your licence.

How much is an AP endorsement?

How much does it cost to apply?
Small vehicleLarge vehicle
1 year5 years
Endorsement application$73$246.30
Vetting fee*$9.70$9.70
Total cost$82.70$256.00

Do Uber drivers need P endorsement?

This is illegal, as the law requires anyone carrying passengers for hire or reward to hold a passenger endorsement.

What is AP plate?

The 'probationary' plates or P plates as they are commonly referred to allow other vehicles on the road to acknowledge that a driver has only just passed the practical driving test and although technically they should be up to test standard, they should be provided with extra time and space in the course of driving to

What Licence do I need to drive a bus NZ?

To become a bus driver you need to have held a clean Class 1 driver's licence (a car licence) for two years. Depending on the size of bus you want to drive, you also need a Class 2 or Class 4 driver's licence. You must also have a valid passenger (P) endorsement on your licence, which shows you can carry passengers.

What is a passenger service Licence?

A small passenger service (SPS) uses vehicles that carry 12 people or less (including the driver) to carry passengers. You need a small passenger service licence if you carry passengers for hire or reward. Small passenger services include taxi and app-based services, shuttle services and private hire services.

What Licence do I need to drive a house bus NZ?

Yes, you can drive most of motorhomes and campervans with a standard NZ full car license. If you hold a full class 1 New Zealand driver license you can drive motorhomes with a Gross Laden Weight (GLW) or Gross Combined Weight 6000kg or less.

What is a Class 2 license NZ?

To get a class 2 truck licence so you can drive a medium rigid vehicle you will first need to get a learner licence then either wait 6 months and take a practical test to get a full class 2 heavy vehicle licence or take an accelerated course to get it immediately.

Which CDL endorsement pays the most?

The CDL endorsements that typically earn the most are:
  • Hazmat: Your CDL license does not allow you to transport liquids, only dry goods.
  • Tanker: CDL drivers with a tanker endorsement usually earn around $70,000 per year.
  • Trailer: Hauling larger, heavier loads typically requires the double/triple trailer endorsement.

What does s endorsement mean?

A CDL endorsement of 'S' means that it is endorsed for school bus. Private and public employees who operate school busses transporting children to and from school or home sponsored events are required to have a school bus endorsement on their license.

What are Class A drivers?

A Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary for the operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 lbs., and allows the driver to

What is a class A bus?

A "Class A" bus is an articulated bus. They are considered combination vehicles towing greater than 10,000lbs so they need a "Class A" license.

What size vehicle requires a CDL?

A CDL must be obtained by the driver of any of the following vehicles: Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

What is license type C?

A Class C driver's license is a type of commercial driver's license (CDL) that allows drivers to operate vehicles designed to transport more than 10 people but no more than 15 including themselves. This includes delivery or warehouse trucks, passenger vehicles and trucks holding hazardous materials.

How much weight can a non CDL driver haul?

26,000 pounds

What is TSL label?

The licence shows that you are 'fit' to operate such a service and have the required knowledge of the laws and practices relating to the safe and proper operation of a transport service. As evidence that you're a TSL holder, your vehicle must display a TSL label.

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