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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Apply for Driving Permit in Ghana the applicant has to approach the Ghana Driver and vehicle licensing authority (DVLA) office. [http://www.dvla.gov.gh/contact.php contact link]
#Then, the applicants can get their application form for Driving Permit.
#Applicant has to enter all information in the application form.
#Applicant must make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
#Make all necessary payments to obtain application forms and all other necessary documents.
#*Form F GH₵ 2.50
#*Form F1 GH₵ 12.50
#*Eye Test GH₵ 5.00
#After submission of the forms the authority will proceed to an eye test for applicant.
#If applicant pass the eye and physical test, then applicant will be issued with a
#*learner’s plate (L plate)
#*learners license
#*Highway Code
#*Learners License Booklet
#Applicant will have to pay the following fees for the permit, plate, syllabus and Highway Code.
#*Learners License Booklet GH₵ 2.50
#*Learners Plate GH₵ 23.00
#*Highway Code GH₵ 5.00
#*Syllabus for Learner Drivers GH₵ 5.00
#After that you are required to enrol to any recognized driving college for training which must accumulate to 48 hours of driving.
#For those who have expired learner’s license, a written exam is conducted for him/her and drivers must score 70% or more in order to pass.
#Visit the DVLA to schedule for a written test. You will have required paying the written test a fee of GH₵ 5.00.
#Your biometric information will also be captured during this process. This will cost GH₵ 4.00.
#Visit the DVLA to take your Written exams (Computer-Based Test)
#After the written exam, you will be required to take an In-Traffic Test which involves identification and explanation of several road signs and as soon as that expired.
#Test on road signs and markings, general questions on the country for which the permit is to be issued. Issuance of international driving permit.
#After completing and passing all the exams you are required to pay for a temporary driver’s license and is given a date to return to the authority, on the return date, the applicant must carry his/her cover note issued by the authority instructor.
#The details to appear in your driver’s licenses will also be captured during this visit.
#After completing all the process, the applicant is given a date to return to the authority, on the return date, the applicant must carry his/her cover note issued by the authority instructor to turn in for a drivers licence.
#Applicant will be issued with a driver’s license and a P-Plate after turning in your temporary driver’s license.
#Generally, the processing time for this procedure 2 weeks. 
 
==Required Documents==
'''Form requirements '''
*National identity card/passport
*Basic education (BECE) certificate
*Passport size photos
*Authentication of applicant’s driver license
*Payment fees
*Filling of forms
*Test on road signs and markings, general questions on the country for which the permit is to be issued.
*Issuance of international driving permit.
*A valid driver licence 
 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Driver and vehicle licensing authority ''' 
1 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Cantonment, 
HRM9+5R Accra, Ghana. 
Accra, Ghana. 
GL079-8174 
Contact number- 0800-160160, (233) 030-2746760 
Email id – info@dvla.gov.gh 
Contact [http://www.dvla.gov.gh/contact.php link] 
Location [http://maps.google.com/?cid=6869226479977623081 link] 
 

==Eligibility==
Applicant must be 18yrs and above to qualify to apply for a driver license 
 
==Fees==
*Eye Test GH₵ 5.00
*Form GH₵ 2.50
*Form F GH₵ 12.50
*Highway Code GH₵ 5.00
*Syllabus for Learner Drivers GH₵ 5.00
*Learners License Booklet GH₵ 2.50
*Written Test GH₵ 5.00
*Learners Plate GH₵ 23.00
*In-Traffic Test GH₵ 4.00
*Photo GH₵ 4.00
*Temporal License Photo X GH₵ 5.00
*Temporal License (Gog) - New License. GH₵ 5.00 
 
==Validity==
Valid for 1 year from the date of issue. 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The Processing time for this procedure is 2 weeks. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 
 
==Required Information==
*Applicant name
*Applicant residential address
*Contact number
*Nationality
*Age and sex
*Email id 
 

==Need for the Document==
The driving license is issued as an authority to allow a person to drive a motor vehicle of any class on road in Ghana. 
 
==Information which might help==
The minimum age for driving a car in Ghana is 18 years old. Expats are allowed to use their international driver’s license that is valid for one year. However, it is recommended to apply for a Ghanaian driver’s license after arrival if you plan on driving and staying for longer than a year. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
The driving licence can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
[http://www.dvla.gov.gh Link] 
 

==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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