Belize - Apply for Learner Driver License

ProcedureEdit

Obtain a Learner's Permit Form from the Traffic Department/Transport Office in your district. Fill out the form and sign it. Note: The form must also be signed and stamped by a government medical doctor.
Submit the completed and signed form with these documents:
1. A photocopy accompanied by the original of either Passport, Social Security or Voter's ID card.
2. Two passport size photographs.
3. A current utility bill to verify current address. Note: If the bill is NOT in the applicant's name, the person whose name the bill is in, will need to provide a signed authorization and a picture ID to facilitate the process.
After paying the application fee of $30.00, the Learners Permit will be issued along with an Information Study Sheet for the Written Test.

Written Test: One week after obtaining the Learners Permit the you may sit the examination at the Traffic Department. Do not forget to bring your Learner's Permit and a pen.

Practical Test: After passing the written test, you must then proceed to the Traffic Inspection Booth to take the practical test with the Motor Vehicle Inspector.

You must be accompanied by someone who has a valid driver's license.
The vehicle must display two L plates one to the front and one at the back of the vehicle. A red L on a white background of the following dimensions 8 inches by 6 inches by 1 inches.

Required DocumentsEdit

Completed and signed application form.

Note: The form must also be signed and stamped by a government medical doctor.

A photocopy accompanied by the original of either Passport, Social Security or Voter's ID card.
Two passport size photographs.
A current utility bill to verify current address.

Note: If the bill is NOT in the applicant's name, the person whose name the bill is in, will need to provide a signed authorization and a picture ID to facilitate the process

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Transport

Belmopan
Tel: +(501)-822-2219 / 822-2038
Fax: +(501)-822-3717

Belize City
Tel: +(501)-223-6802
Fax: +(501)-227-6831

Corozal
Tel: +(501)-422-2364

Dangriga
Tel: +(501)-522-2416

Orange Walk
Tel: +(501)-322-2228
Fax: +(501)-322-3221

Punta Gorda
Tel: +(501)-702-2244
Fax: +(501)-722-2636

San Ignacio
Fax: 824-3302

EligibilityEdit

To apply for a Learner's Permit, you must be at least 17 years old.

FeesEdit

Learner's Permit Fee: $30.00

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Required InformationEdit

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

Need for the DocumentEdit

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Conditions for Learner's Permit holders:

After obtaining a Learner's Permit you are now required to abide by these following condition until you pass your driving test:

To be use under the supervision of a person with a valid driver's license.
To drive a vehicle exposing - at the front and back - a red letter L on white background, with the dimensions: 8"x 6"x 1".
To neither convey passengers nor freight during the time the learner is operating a motor vehicle other than a private motor car.

External LinksEdit

http://www.belize.gov.bz/index.php/personal-documents

http://belizecitycouncil.org/learner-s-permit-procedures

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