FAQ

Before you can obtain a valid Drivers License, you need to obtain a Learners License. Provincial Driving License Testing Centres (DLTC) issues learner’s licenses across South Africa. To obtain a Learner’s License, visit your nearest DLTC with the following;

• Proof of Identity, preferably a South African Identity Document (ID),
• Two black and white ID photographs,
• Booking fee,
• Completed form LL1 available from DLTC,
• You will be required to complete an eye test,
• You will also be required to pass a multiple choice theory examination. The test focuses on vehicle controls, rules of the road and traffic signs.
• If you pass both the eye test and the theory examination, you will be issued with a Learner’s License,

A Learner’s License is valid for 24 months.

*Note: Take your ID and receipt with you to the Learner’s License examination.

3 Types of Learner’s License Tests.

• Code 1 – For Motorcycles,
• Code 2 – For vehicles (except motorcycles), including minibuses, buses and goods vehicles, weighing less than 3,500 kg.
• Code 3 – For all vehicles (except motorcycles) weighing more than 3,500 kg.

*Note: Code 2 and Code 3 learner drivers must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver at all times while driving.

You can only apply for your driver’s license if you are in possession of a valid learner’s license.  Bring the following with to the DLTC on the day of your driver’s test.

• Identity Document (ID),
• Learners License,
• Two black and white ID photographs,
• Prescribed fee (Consult your local DLTC for the fees involved)

Should you pass the driving test, you will be issued with a temporary Drivers License, which is replaced with a permanent Drivers License within 6 months.

You must renew your driving license card four weeks before its expiry date. If you renew it after the expiry date, you will have to apply for a temporary driving license at an additional cost while waiting for your driving license to be issued.

Renewing your license will require you to take an eye test and fingerprints. There is no driver’s test that will take place.

Things to take along when applying for your new driver’s license.

• Identity document (ID) and a copy of your ID, old driving license 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 residential address
• Prescribed application fee

If your driving license card is lost, stolen or damaged, you will have to apply for a temporary driving license at an additional cost while you wait for your driving license card to be issued.

To get a replacement card, you will not be required to take a driving license examination, but you will undergo eye testing and your fingerprints will be taken.

Documents to take to when you have lost your license.

• Identity document (ID) and a copy of your ID, old driving license 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 residential address.
• Prescribed application fee

This license is valid for only six months and can be issued at any driving license testing centre (DLTC).