Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a motor vehicle license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Road Transport and Safety Agency of your area, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the Road Transport and Safety Agency office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill-in all the necessary information in the application form given by the road transport department.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. An inspection will be held to check the suitability of the motor vehicle.
8. Upon clearing the test, the motor vehicle can be registered for license.
9. When the vehicle is registered at any RTSA station in Zambia, the license will be accessible.
10. The applicant gets the license in a stipulated period of time.

• Application form
• Zambia Revenue Authority Customs Clearance Certificate/e-Redbook.
• ZRA receipt
• Customs declaration form.
• Release order
• Interpol clearance certificate.
• RTSA physical inspection report and receipt copy at a fee of K47.
• Copy of identity of owner or certificate of incorporation.
• Insurance certificate or cover note copy.
• Customs Clearance Certificate confirmation schedule.

Road Transport and Safety Agency Office:
Head Office, Premium House
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: info@rtsa.org.zm
WhatsApp: +260 96 5429499
Tel: +260 955 983 983
Contact link.

• The applicants should be a bona fide national of the country.

• Application Fee: K 47.

• This licence will be valid for five years.

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• The processing time will depend on the verification of submitted documents and successful motor vehicle inspection.

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• The holder will face legal consequences if anytime it's found that he/she has forged the documents of the motor vehicle.

• Name of Applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Address
• Passport or NRC number
• Vehicle number

• The granted license allows the owner to use the vehicle on the road.

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• The license will serve as a legal authorization, or the official document confirming the 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.

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