South Africa - Renew a Driving License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Renew a Driving License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Transport link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
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. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant has to complete the eye test by visiting the office.
13. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get a permit through the mail.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 25 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Fee receipt
• Citizenship card
• ID proof
• Driving license
• Medical certificate
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

• Any driving license holder who intends to Renew a Driving License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the license is 5 years.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 25 days 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
• Age
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Fax
• Email Address
• Nationality
• Date
• Place
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Renewing a driving license in South Africa means applying to extend the validity of your existing driver's license beyond its expiration date. A South African driver's license is valid for five years, after which it must be renewed.

Information which might help

• It is important to renew the driving license before it expires to avoid driving illegally, which can result in fines or other penalties.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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