Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Self-Drive Franchise, the applicant has to fill the application form and submit to the Franchise Unit of the Road Traffic Department.
2. For Applications at the Family Islands, the applications can be submitted at the particular Family Island Road Traffic Department located on the main family islands otherwise the application can be made at the Family Island Commissioner’s Office.
3. Visit the following link for address details : Link.
4. The Applicant can download the application form from the following Link.
5. Complete the application form with all details.
6. The Inspector will inspect the vehicle and verify all relevant information.
7. After inspection of the condition of the tires, condition of bus seats, bus reflectors, tints etc., the inspector will issue Inspection Information Form (only for new vehicles) and an Inspection Pass Certificate.
8. The applicant must take the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Document” section of the procedure, along with the Inspection Pass Certificate to the Road Traffic Department Franchise Unit for registration of the vehicle.
9. The Registration Clerk will verify that the relevant vehicle and franchise information provided meets the requirements of the department. If satisfactory, the Clerk will register the Public Service vehicle.
10. The fees will be calculated by the Registration Clerk and will issue Vehicle Information Disc for payment.
11. The applicant must take Vehicle Information Disc and Pass Inspection Certificate to the Cashier for validation. The Applicant will be informed by the Cashier about the fees required to have the Vehicle Information Disc and Inspection Certificate validated.
    

• Proof of Age Document (Passport, Voter’s Card or Birth Certificate)
• Valid Public Service Driver’s Licence
• Valid Certificate of Insurance or Cover Note
• Valid Business Licence
• Franchise Grant Letter
• Franchise Payment Receipt
• Franchise Information Form
  

Road Traffic Department
Thompson Blvd
Clarance Bain Bldg
P.O. Box N 1615
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 302-3850
Fax. (242) 322-8910
Email : roadtraffic@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except on public holidays
Contact Address details Link

There are no eligibility requirements for this service.

Vehicle Registration Fees:

• Group A – BS$160 – vehicle less than 5,000lbs
  
• Group B – BS$560 – vehicle between 5,000lbs and 15,000lbs
  
• Group C – BS$760 – vehicles over 15,000lbs
  
• Inspection fee: BS$35Public Service Fee: BS$20.00
  

Additional franchise fees may be applied.

• All Public Service Vehicles are licensed in the month of May.
• Inspection is done twice a year for Public Service Vehicles during the month of May and October.
  

Application Form Link.

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The processing time varies depending on when the interview and practical exam are scheduled. The licence can be issued the same day if the candidate passes the interview and the practical driving exam.

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• Applicant Name
• Address
• P.O Box
• Applicant Type
• Number of Vehicles Specified on Existing Franchise
• Number of Vehicles now applied
• Variation requested.
• Location of vehicle
• Maximum Charge Per (day/week/month)
• Provision made for Substitute vehicle
• Maximum number of Vehicles to be operated
• Details of Vehicle
  

It is required for vehicle bearing a Self-Drive plate.

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