Liberia - Renew a Drivers License

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Procedure

1.An applicant starts by visiting the Liberia Ministry of Transport offices to find out what is required for one to renew his / her drivers license;

2.Prepare application for renewal plus all the required documents; and

3.Submit application to licensing officers at the ministry of transport;

4.When documents are submitted, the applicant is required to wait for some time as the licensing office views and assesses documents to find out if the he / she is eligible to receive a new drivers license;

5.When application is approved, the applicant is called for his / her photo to be taken;

6.When photo is take, the applicant is informed of when to collect his new license;

7.On the informed date, the applicant final collects (in person) new permit and signs for it.

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Required Documents

1.Old / expired drivers license

2.Identification documents

3.Payment slips

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Transport

Parker Building, Broad Street

Monrovia, Liberia

Email address: [email protected]

Eligibility

A person with an expired drivers license

Fees

1.Ordinary driver's license US$25

2.Chauffeur or taxi driver's license US$30

3.Heavy duty driver license US$90.

Validity

Valid for 2 years

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Processing Time

One (1) to two (2) days

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Instructions

1.Application for renewal of license must be submitted in person;

2.Endeavor to renew drivers license as soon as it expires;

3.Always know the class of license you would want to obtain upon renewal of permit;

4.Ensure that you meet all requirements for the required license;

5.Be aware of existence of frauds in the country;

Required Information

1.Applicants full name and address

2.Sex and Age

3.Nationality

4.1st date of issuance and expiry date of permit

5.Class / type of expired permit

6.New class / type of permit to be issued

Need for the Document

A driving permit is issued to authorize the holder drive / ride a vehicle on the road. In Liberia, there are three types of licenses issued to drivers namely: - the ordinary driver's license, the taxi drivers license and the heavy duty driver license. Issuance of these licenses is jointly done by the Ministries of Transport and Justice and Liberian National Police, however renewal of the document however is done at the Ministry of Transport alone.

Information which might help

1.Applicants are advised not to use vehicles on the road when license expires; they are advised to always renew their permits in time in order to avoid penalties if found driving with an expired license;

2.If a drivers license is lost or misplaced, an applicant can apply for a duplicate license.

• He / she is therefore advised to immediately report to police about the incident as letter from police shall be required upon application for a duplicate license.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Renew of license means a person can drive on the road after the originally issued permit expires;
• A new drivers license can be used as identification card;
• The renewal process help in updating data at the issuing agency

External Links

http://www.1847post.com/?q=article/new-driver%E2%80%99s-license-system-poorly-conceived

http://allafrica.com/stories/200802121056.html

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