Bahamas - Apply for Lost Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. The first step is to obtain a police report from a police station within the community. The contact details can be found here: Link
2. The applicant must then complete a “Research Information Form” and submit all the supporting documents (as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below) to the Road Traffic Department, Driver’s Licence Unit.
3. The Clerk at the Driver’s license unit, will search for the applicant’s driver licence record.
4. After the record has been found, the payment must be made to the cashier.
5. Then, the cashier will issue a receipt of payment to the applicant.
6. Upon further verification of all the relevant information and documentations, the Clerk will update and print the drivers licence.
7. The duplicate driver’s licence would then be issued for the same period of validity as the previous licence.
   

Apply Online:

1. To apply for Lost Driver License, please visit the following website : Link
2. Click on the “Apply Now” button under the “Driver’s Licence Replacement / Duplicate” heading.
3. In the new page, you may Log in (if you are already registered) or click on the “Sign Up” link (if you are new).
4. You will be asked to provide your name and some personal details, please make sure to enter your information exactly as it appears on your NIB (National Insurance Board) card.
5. Click on the “Next” button.
6. Fill in the required details such as your National Insurance Number, Passport Number etc, in the relevant text boxes and click on the “Next” button.
7. Again, you need to type relevant information as required and click on “Next” button.
8. Your Citizen Profile will get created.
9. Now that you have registered, you can access government services, go to the home page Link and click on the relevant service.
10. You will be required to submit documentation specific to your service request. You can find the list in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. Once you’ve completed the procedure, the Duplicate Driver’s license will be delivered to your address.
12. The processing time will depend on the island to which the documents must be delivered.
    

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Required Documents

• Completed Research Information Form
• National Identification (i.e. passport or voter’s card).
• Police Report
• Non-Bahamians should present their passport and documents from The Bahamas Immigration Department permitting them to reside (this includes work permit, residency spouse certificate or residency to reside.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

For more information, you may contact the Road Traffic Department at the address below:
Drivers’ Licence Unit:
Thomas A. Robinson Stadium
Eastern Entrance Section 4
P.O. Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas

Agency Contact Info:
Road Traffic Department
Eastern Entrance Section 4
P O Box N-1615
Nassau, The Bahamas

Email: [email protected]
Tel.: (242)604-5401-3
Fax: (242)322-8910
Contact Link

Eligibility

Applicant must be the holder of a valid driver’s licence

Fees

Related Fee(s) is BS$15.00

Validity

Same period as the previous licence.

Documents to Use

Application form Link

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Processing Time

The duplicate licence will be provided on the same day if all relevant documents are provided.

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Required Information

• Driver’s licence number
• Issue date
• Expiry date
• Last name
• First name
• Middle name
• P. O. Box
• Street address
• Subdivision
• House number
• Telephone
• Height
• Nationality
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• Eyes
• National insurance number
• Passport no
• Expiration date
  

Need for the Document

This service is provided for persons needing to replace their lost, stolen or damaged driver’s licence.

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