Information on how to renew Driver’s Licence

Licence renewal is a very important task if you want to continue your driving legally.

So what is the procedure for renewing your licence and what do you need?

You must renew your driving licence card four weeks before its expiry date.

Renewing after the expiry date will incur additional cost that entails a temporary driving licence while you wait for your normal driving licence.

You will not be required to take a driving test when you renew your driving licence, however you will be required to undergo eye testing and fingerprints will be recorded.

You may have your eyes tested by an optometrist and submit the form at the driving licence testing centre (DLTC).

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If your sight has worsened from the date on which your licence was issued, new conditions will have to be be attached to your licence.

To renew your licence you will need to take the following steps:

1. Go to your nearest DLTC with the following:
   • Identity document (ID) and a copy of your ID, old driving licence card or valid South African passport
   • Four black-and-white ID photographs. Before you have photographs taken confirm with the DLTC how many photos they require.
   • Proof of postal and residential address e.g. utility account. If the utility bill is not in your name, the owner of the bill must make an affidavit declaring that you live at the address and the utility bill must be attached to the affidavit.
   • Prescribed application fee. You will need to contact your DLTC for this information.
2. Complete form DL1: Application for renewal of driving licence card.
3. If necessary, complete the notification of change of address or particulars of person or organisation (NCP) form.
4. You will do an eye test or you can do it at an optometrist of your choice and take your results to the DLTC.

It will take 4-6 weeks for your new licence to be ready for collection.

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