Antigua and Barbuda - Apply for Driver Permit or License

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Procedure

1. First you will have to get a learner’s permit before you start your lessons
2. You will need to get all documents mentioned below and fill the application form from the transport board which will cost you $50
3. When you have the permit, take driving lessons form a licensed instructor preferably enrol yourself in a driving school.
4. After several lessons, you will be require to take two exams a written test and a theory test which you will have to pass. Written exams pass mark is 75 percent.
5. A driver’s license will be issued after passing your exams.

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Required Documents

• A valid passport
• A passport size photo
• A full medical certificate from the Doctor
• A completed learners permit form
• A fee

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Housing and Works
St. John's Street
Switchboard: (268) 462-0890
Phone no: (268) 462-2953 / 764-5996
Fax: (268) 462-4622
Email id: Sean Cenac
Contact: link

Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment
(Tourism, Transportation)
New Govt Office Complex
Upstairs Ministry of education
Queen Elizabeth Highway
Phone no: (268) 464-2953 / 464-4610
Fax: (268) 462-6398
Email id: Sandra Joseph
Contact: link

The Office of the Governor General of Antigua & Barbuda
Government House
St John’s
Antigua
Email id: [email protected]
Phone no: +1 (268) 462-0005
Contact: link

Eligibility

All residence of age 16 and above who are medically fit to drive in Antigua and Barbuda.

Fees

• Approximately 200 to 300 XCD. Renewal Fee: Around 100 XCD every 3 to 6 years.

Validity

A driver's license may be issued with a validity period of one or three years.

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Processing Time

The processing time for obtaining a driving permit or license in Antigua and Barbuda varies based on the type of permit or license:

Temporary Local Driving Permit for Visitors: Typically issued immediately upon application.

Permanent Driver's License for Residents: The duration can vary depending on individual circumstances, including the time required to complete mandatory driving lessons and pass theoretical and practical driving tests. Specific timeframes are not readily available and may require direct inquiry with the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board.

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Instructions

For Writing a Theory Test

• Students must present a valid learners permit
• Must be in the exam room fifteen (15) mins before the start of the exam
• Must be in possession of a pen or pencil with which to write
• Must turn off cellular phones or any other electronic devices while taking the test
• Must reschedule if inflicted with influenza, or any other illnesses that could interfere with performance on the test Must present permits when collecting the results for the written test

For Taking the Practical Exam

• Students must have passed the theory exam
• Students must present receipt of payment in order to book a date
• Students must have had a minimum of 40hrs instructions from an approved driving school
• Students must not wear slippers on test
• Must have a medical certificate advising of suitability to take the test if visibly pregnant

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

A driver's permit or license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle. Driving without a valid driver’s license is an offence punishable by law in Antigua and Barbuda

Information which might help

Classes of driver's license issued in Antigua and Barbuda:

• Motor cycle driver's license
• Private driver's license
• Chauffeur's license

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

In some instances Driver’s license is used as prove of identity.

External Links

Driver's Permits, Driver's Licenses, Vehicle Licensing: Refer Link

Antigua and Barbuda - The Vehicles and Road Traffic Act: link

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