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All South African drivers are required to have a credit card format driving licence. This is automatically issued when a new driver receives a licence. The credit card style driving licence expires five years from the date on which it was issued. The expiry date appears on the card. Before the card expires, you should apply for a new card. Note: Motorists must verify all personal and address particulars with any motor vehicle or driving licence transaction. These documents can be used as proof. |
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Applying for a driving licence
Where to apply You can apply at your nearest driving licence testing centre. When you apply, you should:
Your application will specify, in accordance with your learner's licence, which type of vehicle you would like to drive (motorcycle, car, minibus etc). Once you've applied for the licence and have passed the eye test, a date will be set for your driving test. The driving test uses the K53 method and the examiner for driving licences will ensure that you:
Study materials are available at libraries or can be bought at various shops to help you prepare for your driving test. Many people hire a driving instructor. Once you have passed the driving test, you'll be issued with a temporary driving licence while your credit card format driving licence is prepared. Once the credit card format licence is ready for collection, you'll be notified in the post. When you collect the licence, you need to produce your ID. Licences not collected in 120 days are destroyed. If another person is set to collect the driving licence, the person collecting the licence will need to have:
How much does it cost? The cost of application is determined by the type of driving licence you're applying for. It's advised to contact your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre to find out the costs.
Once you've applied for your driving licence, you'll need to get driving lessons to prepare for your test. You'll also need to understand the rules of the road and traffic signs, and demonstrate your ability to drive a vehicle. Once you're ready to take the test, the traffic officer will test your knowledge and skills to determine whether you’re ready to get on the road. Collecting your licence When you pass your test, you'll receive a temporary licence. A few weeks later you'll receive a letter to notify you to collect your driving licence card. If you can't fetch your driving licence, you can send someone else to get it for you. They will need:
Your credit card driving licence is only valid for 5 years and needs to be renewed before the expiry date, which appears on your licence. Don't wait for the renewal notification. Check your licence to make sure you don't miss the date. You can renew your licence at any time before your licence expires. The new licence will be valid for 5 years from the date of the renewal. To renew your licence, you need to complete the DL1 application form at your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre. You'll also need:
Before your licence can be renewed, you'll need to have your fingerprints taken and you'll have to undergo an eye test. If your sight has deteriorated since your licence was issued, new restrictions may be attached to your licence. For example, you may be required to wear glasses when driving. Should you fail the eye test completely, your driving licence will not be renewed. You're not required to undergo the driving test again. South Africans who are overseas at the time that their driving licences expire can only renew their licences when they return to the country. At present, there are no penalties for late renewal. If your driving licence has already expired when you go to renew it, you'll have to get a temporary driving licence while you wait for the credit card licence to be issued. In this case, you'll need an extra 2 black and white or colour photographs. There's a licence renewal fee and a fee for a temporary licence, please contact your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre to confirm the costs before visiting. Replacing your driving licence
In order to replace your licence if it has been stolen, you'll need to obtain an affidavit from the police stating the circumstances in which the licence was stolen. If your licence has been misplaced or lost, you'll need an affidavit from a commissioner of oaths. You also need to complete Part C of form DL1: Application for Driving Licence, obtainable from your nearest driving licence testing centre. You'll be issued a temporary driving licence which is valid for 6 months or until the replacement driving licence is issued, whichever occurs first. To apply for a replacement licence, you need to complete form DL1 at any driving licence testing centre. You must provide:
Contact your nearest Driving Licence Testing Centre to confirm the costs. For more information, contact the Driving Licence Helpdesk Tel: 021 483 0520/6401/2469/2080/2078 Be vigilant of scammers Please note that no municipality offers packages for driving licenses, has no affiliation with driving school operators, and does not issue learner or driving licenses without the requisite testing process having been successfully completed. Driving Licence Testing Centres offer tests for learner and driving license applicants, within set parameters and there are no allowances for deviating from the process. If anyone tells you otherwise, please know that it is a scam. |
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Prices for Driving Licences Heavy Motor Vehicle Light Motor Vehicle Motorcycle A temporary driving licence costs R45 |