How To Buy A Drivers License In south Africa

What is Drivers License?

A driver’s license is a legal authorization, or the official document confirming such an authorization, for a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles—such as motorcycles, cars, trucks, or buses on a public road.

Such licenses are often plastic and the size of a credit card.

How To Buy A Drivers License In south Africa?

  • Attend a driving test center in the province where you are registered as a citizen
  • Complete the DL1 South African driving license application form
  • Complete the change of address of particulars (NCP) form
  • Submit a series of documents (outlined below) for checking by the authorities.
  • The driving test center will issue your South African driving license
  • You won’t need to take a driving test, but you may have to undergo an eye examination
  • When your new South African license arrives, you’ll need to return your old foreign license.

To exchange your license, you’ll also need to be in possession of the following:

  • A form of ID such as a valid identification card, temporary ID card or South African passport
  • Four black and white photographs
  • Proof of your permanent residency in South Africa
  • Confirmation from the issuing authority that you have a valid license
  • Proof of your residential address

How much does it cost to buy a drivers license in South Africa?

Online payment for driving licence card: R250 excludes temporary licence cost.

Booking of a driving licence test: R220 – R300 plus R250 when passed for the card.

Learner driving licence: R150 plus an additional R60 when the learner licence is issued.

How long does it take to get a license in South Africa?

four to six weeks A temporary driving licence is issued immediately and you will receive a notification when your driving licence card is ready for collection.

It should take four to six weeks. You should collect your driving licence card at the DLTC where you applied.

How much is a temporary license in South Africa?

Temporary licence cost is R90 cash. Renewal costs are R228. 00 and R260 and payment is accepted either in cash or by credit card.

Temporary licence cost is between R72 – R100 cash.

How long is a driving test in South Africa?

Time limits for completing the test

Light and heavy motor vehicles yard test: 20 minutes including the pre-trip vehicle inspection. If you pass the yard test you will continue with the road test which will take between 20 and 45 minutes.

How long does a driving licence last?

Though the photocard needs to be renewed every 10 years, in general driving licences are valid until you’re 70, after which it needs renewing every three years.

If you only need to update your address or name, or you’re over 70 and you’re just renewing it, this is free.