NZ Verify Whakatūturu

New Zealand Government

About this app

NZ Verify / Whakatūturu is the New Zealand Government's app for checking digital IDs and credentials presented from a person's phone. Point the app at their screen and in seconds you'll know whether their ID is genuine and valid for your purpose, including:
• Confirming a customer is old enough to purchase alcohol.
• Checking eligibility for age-restricted products and services.
• Verifying identity in person.
• Verifying licences, qualifications, and other approved credentials.

Features
• Fast, private and secure - Instant results with a clear approved or declined outcome.
• Verify trusted credentials - Supports mobile driver licences and credentials accredited under New Zealand's Trust Framework.
• Privacy by design - No credential data is stored, shared, or transmitted. Only the information needed for the verification is displayed.
• Simple verification process - Choose the type of check, verify the credential, and view the result immediately.
• Works offline - Continue verifying supported digital credentials even when internet access is unavailable.

NZ Verify can check IDs and credentials stored in the Govt.nz wallet and other compatible digital wallets.

NZ Verify checks digital credentials only. It cannot be used to verify physical ID documents.

Learn more: https://www.govt.nz/nzverifyapp

What’s new

- Improved support for checking credential status
- More reliable verification session management
- Updated to target Android 16 to meet Google Play requirements and ensure ongoing compatibility