Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a driving license is available in Tanzania Revenue Authority contact link
2. Applicant has to procure the prescribed application form for this service from the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
3. Applicant has to provide all information in the application form.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant has to attach all documents (photocopies and originals whichever is needed) along with the application form before submitting it in the office.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
8. After submitting the application form, biometric information of the applicant is taken by concerned authorities at the office.
9. If the application gets approved by concerned authorities, applicant has to head to the department of traffic offices in Tanzania for taking a driver’s test.
10. If the applicant passes the test the license will be issued by concerned authorities.
11. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, the license will be provided to the applicant within 1 week.
12. Applicant will receive a notification from concerned authorities regarding the availability of the license, they can visit the office for collecting their licenses.
13. If there is no information regarding their license, applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

• Certificate from a government approved driving school
• Learner’s License or Provisional Driving License
• Police Assessment Certificate

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Samora House, Samora Ave,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: +255 800 75 0075
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Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Ministry of Works,
Transport and Communications,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: +255222116669
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• Citizens of Tanzania who are above the age of 18 are eligible to get license for motor vehicles.
• Citizens of Tanzania who are above the age of 16 are eligible to get license for motorcycles.

• Fee details for this procedure is mentioned in the following link

• The license is valid for three years.

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• Processing time for this procedure is one week.

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• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Any documents that will be used as an age proof can be provided at the office to complete the procedure.

• Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Physical Address
• Postal Address
• Nationality
• Mobile Number
• Email Address

• This license is necessary for citizens of Tanzania to drive a motor cycle or a motor vehicle in Tanzania.

• If the application is rejected due to any reasons, the applicant has to apply for this procedure again from the beginning.

• Driving License can be used as a proof of identity.
• Driving License can help to settle insurance compensation cover policy.

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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