South Africa - Apply for All Learners License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for All Learners License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Transport link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the driving test centre.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. On the date of the test, the applicant must be at the DLTC at the specified testing time.

    NOTE: The applicant receipt and learner’s licence will be verified before the applicant proceed to the test.

11. Also, the applicant will be assessed by a qualified examiner.
12. If the applicant passes the test, the applicant fingerprints will be taken and the applicant will undergo an eye test at the DLTC. Alternatively, the applicant may have an eye test performed at a qualified optometrist and submit the form at the DLTC.
13. If the applicant passes the driving test, the applicant must pay the issuing fee to receive a temporary driving licence.
14. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
15. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
16. The applicant has to visit the office for collecting the driving license card.
17. This entire process can be completed within 4 to 6 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Learner driving license
• Proof ID document
• Proof of residential address e.g., utility account.
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Transport
Private Bag x193
Pretoria - 0001
159 Struben Street
Forum Building
Pretoria
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 012 309 3000
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any citizenship person who has 18 years of old and above is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity for Drivers License Card is five years.

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within four to six weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Nationality ID number
• Mailing address
• City
• ZIP Code
• Signature
• Email ID
• Qualified details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The driving licence is the official document which authorises the holder to drive a motor vehicle on a public road.
• A Smart Card Driving Licence or SCDL is a type of driver's licence that comes in the form of a smart card, a small plastic card with a microchip inside. The microchip contains information about the licence holder, such as their name, address, date of birth, and photograph.
• All learner or beginner license is provided to those who have basic knowledge of driving and still practising under professional driver’s supervision.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The driving card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

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