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title: "Ministry of Justice ID Requirements"
slug: "ministry-of-justice-id-requirements"
updated: 2026-07-31T02:16:20Z
published: 2026-07-31T02:16:20Z
canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/ministry-of-justice-id-requirements"
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# Ministry of Justice ID Requirements

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## Frequently asked questions

**Can my ID document be expired?**
Your NZ passport, NZ driver licence or NZ firearms licence can be expired for up to 24 months and still be accepted. A foreign passport must be current.

**My ID document is in a different name (e.g. after marriage) — what should I do?**
Upload a supporting linkage document, such as a marriage certificate or legal name change certificate, alongside your ID.

**I can't provide any of the standard documents — what are my options?**
You can complete a Statutory Declaration Form or a Proof of Identity Form instead. See the Alternative ID options above for details on who can sign or vouch for you.

**Who can vouch for me on the Proof of Identity Form?**
Someone who isn't a relative, doesn't live at your address, is 18 or over, has known you for more than 12 months, and can provide their own MOJ-equivalent ID.