Trinidad and Tobago - Driver License (Car, Motor Bike, Scooter)

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Procedure

Licenses to drive are commonly referred to in Trinidad and Tobago as Driver's Permits. Driver'sPermits are issued by the Licensing Authority, which is governed by the Ministry of Works and Transport. In order to legally operate any motor vehicle in Trinidad and Tobago, only when it is on public-owned-roads, the operator of the motor vehicle must be in possession of a valid Driver's Permit on their person and is legally endorsed for that class of vehicle. Contravention to the fore mentioned could warrant a fine of up to TT$1500 and imprisonment. If you need more information about driver’s license in Trinidad and Tobago, use this link : For more Details

Follow these steps to acquire your driver’s permit :

1. The first step in obtaining a driver’s permit for either a Class, 1, 2 or 3 entails is by acquiring a Provisional Permit valid for one year. Which have got several steps mentioned in (information which might help) section below.
   
2. Take a vision test and upon passing the vision test, you will be issued with the following;
   

   • Provisional Permit
   • Study Guide and Highway Code
   • Knowledge Test Appointment

   NOTE: Only applicants who passed the knowledge test/regulations, will be given an appointment for the driving test. Applicants who have failed the knowledge /Regulation or Driving Test and wish to apply for re-examination are required to pay $175.00.

3. Upon Passing the Driving Test, you will be issued the following:-

• Driver’s Permit - $500.00
• Certificate of Competence - $ 35.00

(The fees are paid after passing the Driving Test)

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Required Documents

1. Application Form No.4 must be completed
2. Applicants must provide any two forms of ID (Electoral Identification Card, Birth Certificate or Passport) 
3. An Affidavit or Deed of Poll (if the name on the Birth Certificate and other documents differ). 
4. Three (passport size photographs (portraits with green background)
   

(The photographs taken should not be taken more than six months before the date of the

Office Locations & Contacts

Head Office: Ministry of Works and Transport
Main Administrative Building
Corner Richmond and London Streets
Port-of-Spain
PBX: 625–1225
Website: Ministry of Works and Transport Website
Email: [email protected] 
Use this link for district and division location contacts and map : Contacts

Eligibility

Citizen who are 17 years and above

Fees

1. Driver’s Permit - $500.00
2. Certificate of Competence - $ 35.00

(The fees are paid after passing the Driving Test)

Validity

Driver's permits can be valid for five (5) - ten (10) years depending on which is requested by the applicant

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Processing Time

Some day after passing test

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Instructions

Motor Vehicles in Trinidad and Tobago are classified under law as following:

• Class 1: Motorcycles
• Class 2: Wheel tractors
• Class 3: Light motor vehicles
• Class 4: Heavy motor vehicles
• Class 5: Extra heavy motor vehicles
• Class 6: Motor omnibuses
• Class 7: Motor vehicles not specified in Classes 1 to 6.
  

When the applicant is issued his/her driver's permit, the colored background of their photo would be determined by the highest class of vehicle that they are legally allowed to drive. The background colors are as follows:

Legend Class Type of Vehicle Photo Background Color:

Class	Type of Vehicle	Photo Background Colour
1	Motorcycles	White
2	Wheel Tractors	Brown
3	Light Motor Vehicles	Red
4	Heavy Motor Vehicles	Yellow
5	Extra Heavy Motor Vehicles	Orange
6	Omnibus	Blue
7	Other	Pink

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
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Need for the Document

In order to legally operate any motor vehicle in Trinidad and Tobago, only when it is on public-owned-roads, the operator of the motor vehicle must be in possession of a valid Driver's Permit on their person and is legally endorsed for that class of vehicle. Contravention to the aforementioned could warrant a fine of up to TT$1500 and imprisonment.

Information which might help

Requirements to obtain a Provisional Permit are as follows:-

• Applicants must be at least 17 years of age 
• Application Form No.4 must be completed
• Applicants must provide any two forms of ID (Electoral Identification Card, Birth Certificate or Passport) 
• An Affidavit or Deed of Poll (if the name on the Birth Certificate and other documents differ). 
• Three (passport size photographs (portraits with green background). The photographs taken should not be taken more than six months before the date of the submission of the application. 
• A fee of $210.00 (Provisional Permit - $35.00 & Study Guide & Highway Code - $175.00) 
• For a Class 2 application or an applicant who is differently abled is required to complete “Form of Medical Certificate” No. 12
  • (The applicant must produce a recent passport size photograph prior to the application.) 
• Applicants are required to perform a Vision Test

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

1.For quick response
2.Ministry of Works and Transport dept

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