How To Renew Car License Online In South Africa

Motorists are required by law to re license their vehicles every year.

You get a 21-day grace period if you have not renewed the expired motor vehicle licence. The grace period is calculated from the expiry date on your current licence disc and if the licence is not renewed by the end of the grace period, penalties will be charged. Penalties are calculated at 1/10th of the licencing fee for every month that the licence remains lapsed.

How To Renew Vehicle Licence

In order to renew your vehicles licence disc you will need to take the following to your nearest licencing department or post office:

ID Book

Motor vehicle licence renewal notice (MVL2). If you do not have the renewal notice, or did not recieve it in the post, complete form ALV1 (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle) which is downloadable below.
Appropriate licencing fees – generally cash only.


If you are an organization, you will need to bring the following:
– Organization’s business certificate.
– ID of proxy.
– Letter of proxy.
– Motor vehicle license renewal notice (MVL2).
If you do not have the renewal notice or did not receive it in the post, complete form ALV1.
– Appropriate licensing fees – generally cash only.

NOTE: If your vehicle is used for public transport or is a heavy load motor vehicle, a certification of roadworthiness must be done, and if you are licencing a bus this needs to be done every six months as a bus roadworthy certification is only valid for six months.

Vehicle licence fees vary by province, take a look at the licence fees page to work out what you will need to pay.

Vehicle Licence Fees

DOWNLOAD ALV 1 (MVL2) FORM

Post Offices that Process Renewals

Can you renew your car license at FNB?

Renew your vehicle licence disc for only R199

Take the smart route to renew your vehicle license disc on the FNB App and get it delivered to your doorstep for R199*. Plus, you can track the progress in the palm of your hands.