Do I have to go to court for a limited licence?
A limited licence is granted by the District Court, so yes, your application goes through the court.
That sounds scarier than it is.
What you need
A complete set of documents, done properly: your application, your affidavit, and the supporting documents that back up why you need to drive.
What we do
We prepare every one of those documents for you, ready to file at your local District Court. We don't represent anyone in court and we don't give legal advice. What we do is make sure your paperwork is right the first time, so it goes through as smoothly as possible.
What Police do
Police look at your application and your driving history before the Judge decides. That's why being upfront about your history matters.
Nervous about the court side?
That's normal, and it's the most common question we get.
Give us a call on 0800 437 005 and we'll walk you through exactly what happens, or start at nzlimitedlicence.co.nz/apply.
Sources
- Land Transport Act 1998, sections 32, 103, 104 and 105, New Zealand Legislation, https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1998/110/en/latest/ (accessed 29 September 2026)