Fiji - Apply for Driver Licence Update Renewal

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for the driver licence update renewal, the applicant must visit the Land Transport Authority (LTA) Fiji. Contacts
2. The “driver’s license update renewal” application form must be obtained from the authorities in the LTA office, else it can be downloaded from the official website. Form
3. After getting the driver’s license renewal, it must be updated within the expiry date given in the renewal license.
4. Before applying for the renewal update, the applicant must have cleared all the convicted fines.
5. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The application form should be filled with necessary details, and then along with the required documents, it should be submitted to the CSO – Customer Service Officer.
7. The CSO will update your application details in the system.
8. After that, you have to pay the application fee.
9. After verifying the application form, the applicant will get the renewal update for the driver’s license.
10. The processing time will be intimated by the authorities in the Fiji LTA office.
11. The fee for this process will be intimated while applying in the LTA office.
    

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Required Documents

• Renewal Update form. Form Link
• Renewal Slip.
• Valid DDC.
• Cleared Convicted Fees.
• Medical Certificate i.e., valid for five years from the date of issue.
• Request letter for all license holders over 70 years of age.
• Passport size photo.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Land Transport Authority
CENTRAL EASTER OFFICE
Valelevu Office
Lot 1 Daniva Rd, Valelevu Nasinu, Postal Address: P.O. Box 6677, Nasinu.
Phone: 3392166/Fax: 3398925

Lami Office
Cooperative Training Building, Draunibota Lami.
Phone: 3347215/Fax: 3363426

Sports City Office
Sports City Complex, Grantham Road, Suva.
Phone: 3270072/Fax: 3270073

Suva Express Office
Shop 16-17, Plaza 1, Downtown Boulevard, Ellery Street, Suva.
Phone: 3347227

Nausori Office
River Road Nausori, Postal Address - P.O. Box 28809, Nausori.
Phone: 3477105/Fax: 3479415

Korovou Office
Korovou, Tailevu, Phone: 3347232

Navua Office
Namosi House Building, Navua Town.
Phone: 3460310/Fax: 3479415

WESTERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Waimalika Office
Waimalika, Nadi. Phone: 6728622/Fax: 6700219

Ba Office
Bank Street, Ba, Postal Address - P. O.Box 145, Ba.
Phone: 6674660/Fax: 6673660

Tavua Office
Lot 13, Naisivi Street, Tavua, Postal Address: P.O.Box 5099, Tavua.
Phone: 6680447/Fax: 6681767

Rakiraki Office
Kala Wati House, Yaratale Road, Rakiraki, Postal Address: P.O.Box 770, Rakiraki.
Phone: 6694838/Fax: 6694829

NORTHERN DIVISION OFFICE:
Vatunibale Office
Bulileka Road, Vatunibale, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8811853/Fax: 8811903

Labasa Town Office
Civic Center Building, Labasa Town, Postal Address: P.O.Box 149, Labasa.
Phone: 8818174/Fax: 8818175

Savusavu Office
Lot 11 Lesiaceva Road, Savusavu, Postal Address: P.O.Box 91, Savusavu.
Phone: 8850253/Fax: 8850253

Seaqaqa Office - Sugar Cane Farmers Co-op Building, Hospital Road, Seaqaqa.
Phone: 8860215/Fax: 8860214

Taveuni Office
First Light Inn Building, Waiyevo, Taveuni.
Phone: 8880626

Address & Contacts link
Location link

Eligibility

To renew the Driving License, the applicant must have,

• Valid DDC. (Only if application is for classes 3, 4, or 5 licenses).
• They should have cleared all the convicted fines.
• However, the applicants over 70 years must produce medical certificate and be re-issued with one year renewal.
  

Fees

The fee for this procedure will be intimated to the applicant while applying.

Validity

The updated renewal license is valid for a period of twelve (12) months or three (3) years or Six (6) years from the date of issue at the option of the holder.

Documents to Use

Application Form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time will be intimated by the authorities in the Fiji LTA office.

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Instructions

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Required Information

The information required to fill the application form are:

• Driver License Number
• Class of License
• Full name
• F/N
• Phone Contact
• Email Address
• Residential Address
• Postal Address
• Signature
• Date
  

Need for the Document

The license must be renewed before the expiry date. Otherwise, the vehicle will be seized and it will lead to paying penalty.

Information which might help

If the driving license expired, then the applicant needs to do Learner’s permit and then driving test or pay arrears together with the renewal fees.
For expired License, the procedure is,

• If the PSV driver’s License expired for more than 1 year and less than 3 years. Then,
  • The applicant will need to get a learner’s permit.
  • Then they should pass the driving test before getting the license renewed.
    

• If the PSV driver’s license expired for more than 3 years. Then,
  • The applicant’s PSV licenses will be void. They will need to re-do the whole process of getting the PSV license.
    

• If the PSV driver’s license renewal for the applicant, whose age is in between 60-65 years. Then,
  • If the license is valid,
    • The applicant will need to apply using process mentioned above.
    • The application will be approved/rejected by the Regional Manager.
    • If the regional Manager approves the application, then they can get the license renewed for another 1 year.
    • If the regional manager rejects the application, then you will need to get the learners permit and pass the driving test before the license can be renewed.
  • If the license is valid, then
    • The applicant will need to get the learners permit and pass the driving test before the license can be renewed.
      

• PSV driver license renewal for the applicant’s whose age is greater than 65 years.
  • Same procedure as 4 above but the approval will be given by the CEO.

• Non-PSV driver license renewal for the applicant’s whose age is greater than 75 years.
  • Same process as in 4 above.
    

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The updated driving license can be used as a proof of identity in Fiji.

External Links

For other Transport related services, always refer to the official website linked here. Website Link

Others

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