Apply for an existing use certificate

Use this form to apply for an existing use certificate under section 10 of the RMA.

You need to pay a deposit when you submit this application, unless you are an approved credit customer. Payment options include credit or debit card, Online EFTPOS, or Account2Account. A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent will apply for credit or debit card payments.

Guidelines for consent applications

Before you apply, make sure:

• documents are provided in PDF format, not locked or password protected
• documents are less than 300MB and follow our file naming conventions
• drawings are presented in landscape view
• you have an Assessment of Environmental Effects
• you have a Record of Title, less than three months old (you can order one online at www.linz.govt.nz).
• you have completed the Resource Consent application declaration form (unless you are an Approved Credit Account customer)