How to apply#

The current service provider must apply for an amendment to their licence. There is no fee for this.

If you are selling a service, or have questions about changing the identity of a service provider, contact your regional office.

The below document has more information about changing the identify of a service provider.

You must also contact your regional office before applying for a licence amendment if:

• your service is not currently operating
• your licence has been suspended
• a Notice of Intention to Cancel has been issued.

Regional offices - Ministry of Education

If you are selling multiple services, or you are a large provider and want to change the legal name of your service, contact our early learning regulation team.

Email: [email protected]

Change of identity form and statutory declaration#

Fill in the below form to:

• sell or transfer ownership of a service to another legal entity
• change the legal name of the service provider
• change the service provider ownership type – for example, change from a sole trader to a company.

If you are buying, selling or transferring ownership of a service, the below statutory declaration must be completed by the proposed new operator. It must be submitted at the same time as the EC9 application form.

See more information about making a statutory declaration on the New Zealand Government website.

Making a statutory declaration – New Zealand Government

Send the completed forms to your regional office.

After you apply#

You must continue to operate your service and comply with all regulations.

The application will be processed and assessed within 30 working days.

You must have written evidence of a change of management or sale of your service before we can amend your licence. This is usually provided by a legal representative from both parties. The licence number of the service will not change when there is a change of service provider.

If your application is declined#

You can reapply for a licence amendment if your circumstances change.

You can appeal the decision to a District Court within 14 days after receiving notice that your application was declined.