Document Requirements
The following documents are required to become a Bolt Partner in New Zealand:
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Profile Photo
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Driver's License
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​Passenger Endorsement (P)
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Transport Service Licence (TSL) Label
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Vehicle Certificate of Fitness (CoF)
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Vehicle Registration
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Vehicle Insurance​
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✅ Important Note
Upload high-quality, full-colour photos of your original documents.
Profile Photo
​Your profile photo helps riders recognize you. Please ensure to:
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Upload a clear picture of yourself
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Remove any hats, caps, sunglasses or hoodies (exceptions: eyeglasses or religious headwear)
Passenger (P) Endorsement
A Passenger (P) Endorsement allows you to carry paying passengers.
What You’ll Need
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You must have held a full New Zealand car licence (class 1) for at least 2 years.
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If you lived abroad for over a year after turning 14, you'll need police clearance from those countries.
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​A completed NZTA medical certificate from your doctor.
How Long It Takes - Up to 30 working days.
Certificate of Fitness (CoF)
A Certificate of Fitness (CoF) is a routine inspection to ensure that your vehicle meets the required safety standards.
What You'll Need:
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Book an inspection at an NZTA Agent, like VTNZ, AA or VINZ.
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Apply using Bolt’s TSL number (0338549) if you do not have your own.
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Light passenger service vehicles (PSV) requirements can be found here.
How Long It Takes - Same-day processing is available.
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Vehicle Registration
Your vehicle must be legally registered to operate on NZ roads.
What You’ll Need
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​The vehicle must pass a Warrant of Fitness (WoF) or Certificate of Fitness (CoF) inspection.
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Payment of any outstanding fees or fines.
How Long It Takes - Same-day processing is available.
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Helpful Tips
Speed up your documentation process by following these steps:
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International Police Check: If you have lived abroad for over a year after turning 14, you'll need police clearance from those countries as it’s required for your Passenger Endorsement application.
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Medical Certificate: This is required for your Passenger Endorsement application.
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Passenger Endorsement: Apply once your Medical Certificate and Police Check (if required) are completed.
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Transport Service Licence (TSL): Apply for your Transport Service License (TSL) through our driver registration portal to operate under Bolt's TSL, or apply for your own TSL at your local Driver Licensing agent.
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Certificate of Fitness: If an inspector requests it, please provide our TSL number, 0338549, to utilise Bolt's TSL.
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Vehicle Insurance: Organise this once your vehicle is approved.
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