Ivory Coast - Convert old Driver License to New Format

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. Book an appointment

   (i) During the on-going corona virus epidemic period, the Centre de GestionIntégrée de service(CGI) advises all applicant to make an appointment booking first, via QUIPUX website link appointment

   (ii) Click on the far right side of your screen,Make appointment option.

   (iii) You will be redirected to the next page, fill out all mandatory fields accurately {location, under formality select “permis de conduire”, CGI agency that you wish to fill your application with, date, time, email address, full name, phone number, identification document, document number)

   (iv) Accept terms and conditions then click on “To send” tab.

   (v) You will receive details of your appointment, indicating that it has been taken into account by the CGI.

   (vi) Alternative you can call the CGI toll free number 1320 or (+225) 21006929 to make the booking appointment or for inquires.

2. File your applicant

   (i) Visit the regional integrated Service Management Center (CGI) office, you had book an appointment with at the specific date and time.

   (ii) Approach the Department of transportation service desk and express your interest, fill out the application form accurately.

   (iii) Pick the control ticket service number and wait for your ticket number to be called.

   (iv) Submit the completed form along with the supporting documents (listed below) to the attending official for verification and processing.

   (v) Payment the licence fee at the in-house bank, upon which you will be issued with a receipt.

3. Collect your driver’s licence

• After lodging the application the driver’s licence will be ready for collection in one working day, revisit the CGI office you had initially file the application with your identification document and collect your license.

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Required Documents

1. Valid identification document (original)

   • National identity card or the identity certificate accompanied by the enrollment receipt For CNI for nationals;
   • The ECOWAS member country consular card and the country's national identity card
   • of origin for ECOWAS nationals;
   • Refugee card;
   • The driving license existing in the unique database of the Ministry of Transport;
   • The resident card for nationals of countries outside ECOWAS;
   • Diplomatic card

2. The non-computerized driving license (original),
3. The computerized driving license (original)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transport
Abidjan Plateau - POSTEL 2001 building 21st and 15th floor PO
Box: 01 BP 739 Abj 01
Phone: (+225) 20344880 / 20344871/20344875 / 20344858
Fax: (+225) 20 34 48 54
Email: [email protected]
Website: website

QUIPUX
Location: Abidjan Cocody Riviera golf 4, Rue E131
Phone: (+225) 22479560
Email address: [email protected]
Website:website

Integrated Management Center (Centre de GestionIntégrée de service (CGI)
Department of transportation in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Address: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Phone: (+225) 21230740

Integrated Management CenterYopougon(Centre de GestionIntégrée de service (CGI)
Department of motor vehicles in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Address: S 608, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Phone: +225 21 23 07 46

Eligibility

• Any holder of driving license not computerized or in the old format

Fees

• Licence fees

1. 13500fr CFA for permits with three (03) components
2. 10500fr CFA for digital permits

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• If all the requirements have been met, the license process shall be carried out, in one working day after the receipt of the application.

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Instructions

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Required Information

1. Name of the applicant
2. Contact details
3. Details of the old driver’s licence
4. Residential address
5. Gender and age
6. Type of driving class
7. Nationality

Need for the Document

• A driver’s licence is a legal document that one requires in order to drive a vehicle or motorcycle on the road.
• Driver with the old driving licences format are required to apply for the new computerized (digital) drivers licence.
• It is illegal to drive a vehicle without this legal document In Ivory Coast.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Driver’s license can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• (ministry of transport)
• (QUIPUX)
• (CGI)

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