Bahamas - Apply for Special Vehicle

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

The applicant has to submit an application form to the Ministry of Works & Urban Development or Ministry of Tourism.
Visit the following link for Contact Details:Link.
Complete and submit the application form along with all supporting documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section to the Ministry of Works & Urban Development or local administrator.
The Clerk will verify all information before issuing the approval letter.
In New Providence or the Family Islands, take the car to the local Road Traffic Department. In Bimini/Cat Cay, Harbour Island, and Spanish Wells, the Administrator's office will act on behalf of RTD
Provide all of your supporting documents to the inspector on the location.
The car will be inspected and documentation will be verified by the inspector. If the vehicle fails the inspection, the reason for the failure will be recorded in the RTD records.
The car will be inspected and documentation will be verified by the inspector. If the vehicle fails the inspection, the reason for the failure will be recorded in the RTD records.
The owner will be given an Inspection Certificate of Fitness form to provide to the RTD Customer Service Representative if the vehicle passes the inspection.
The Applicant TMN will be used to register your car.
The Cashier will issue the Vehicle License Disc, a Title Certificate, and new motor vehicle license plates after the owner pays the requisite costs.

Required DocumentsEdit

Valid Insurance Certificate or Cover Note
Bill of Sale or Sales Invoice
Customs Information Documentation
Proof of Age Document (Passport, Birth Certificate or Voter’s Card)
Valid Bahamian Driver’s License
Permit to operate Special Vehicles on Public Roads

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Central Services Department at the address below:
Ministry of Works & Urban Development
Central Services1st Floor
John F Kennedy Drive
NassauNew Providence
The BahamasTel. (242) 323-7240 Ext.4050Fax. (242) 302-9770Office Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Applicants in Freeport may contact the Grand Bahama Port Authority at the address below:
Grand Bahama Port AuthorityPioneers Way & East MailPO Box F-42666FreeportGrand BahamaThe BahamasTel. (242) 350-9000
Contact Address Details Link
Contact Address Details for Family Island Link

EligibilityEdit

The applicant must be a citizen and permanent resident of The Bahamas.

FeesEdit

Category A0-5000lbs
Vehicle Licence Fee$160
Inspection Fee$35
Title Certificate $15
Plate Fees (New Plates)$15

Category B5001-15000lbs
Vehicle Licence Fee$560
Inspection Fee$35
Title Certificate $15
Plate Fees (New Plates)$15

Category C over 15000lbs
Vehicle Licence Fee$710
Inspection Fee$35
Title Certificate $15
Plate Fees (New Plates)$15

ValidityEdit

There is no deadlines for this service.

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Processing TimeEdit

It is processed on same day, once all documents are submitted.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

Before any miscellaneous vehicles can be driven on public roads, the owner must get a letter from the Ministry of Works & Urban Development titled "Permit to Operate Special Vehicles on Public Roads." When registering the car with the Department of Road Traffic, this letter must be presented along with the other supporting vehicle documentation.

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