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Verified identity short scheduled outage
RealMe identity verification services require a short maintenance outage from 10pm - 11.59pm on Wednesday 5 October 2022. During this time you may not be able to apply for, use or manage a RealMe verified identity. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The RealMe login service can continue to be used as usual.
RealMe login
Your RealMe login is a single username and password you can use to securely access services online.
You can use your RealMe login for both work and personal services. Your personal details are never shared with the organisation or service you log into.
When you start an online process that uses RealMe, you'll have the option to create your RealMe login, or log in if you already have one. If you don't have a RealMe login, it's best to create one from the service you want to use.
- Only one username and password to remember
- Use for both work-related and personal services
Find out where you can use RealMe
We care about your privacy and security.
Using your RealMe login
You can use your RealMe login to:
- apply for financial assistance from MSD
- renew your passport
- log into your Inland Revenue account
- apply for a visa from Immigration NZ
- access local council services
- manage your company register details
- manage your real estate licence
- access the police vetting system
RealMe verified identity and address
Use your RealMe verified identity to prove who you are online. You can also verify your address, which allows you to provide proof of address online.
To create your verified identity you'll need a passport, birth or citizenship certificate or immigration document. You must only apply for yourself, you cannot apply for, or on behalf of, someone else. If you apply with a NZ passport or citizenship certificate you'll have the option to take your own photo using the camera on your phone, laptop, tablet or desktop.
If you apply using birth or immigration documents you'll need to get your photo taken for free at a participating photo store.
- Only provide proof of identity and proof of address once
- New Zealanders living overseas can apply using their passport and take their own photo
- You're in control of your personal information
- Your verified identity is renewable after five years
Find out how to apply for or renew your RealMe verified identity and address.
Where you can use RealMe
Just a few of the organisations using RealMe login and RealMe verified identity:
See the full list of where to use RealMe
RealMe for business and government
RealMe makes it easier for people to access and use online services offered by both government and the private sector. The service has been created to build trust and confidence by adhering to New Zealand Government security, identity and privacy legislation.
For more information see RealMe for business or for detailed integration information go to RealMe for developers.