Important Announcement:
Vehicle licenses are renewed yearly. The extension of license renewals does not apply to those who had their license expiring from 1 January 2021 till now.
All South Africans with a learners license, drivers licence, temporary driving licence and professional driving permits that expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 December 2020 are allowed an extended validity to 31 August 2021 to renew their licences. Kindly ensure that you renew your drivers license if you fall within this bracket in SA.
Take Notice that when your drivers licence card expires it does not mean that your license to drive in South Africa is expired but rather the card which acts as proof of your ability to drive is what has expired.
And so to renew licence you have don’t have to undergo a driving license test anymore. The same applies whether your card is stolen, missing, or is near expiration.
Vehicle License Renewal Requirements
Remember: If your vehicle is used for public transport or is a heavy load motor vehicle, you must obtain a roadworthiness certificate. In order to renew your vehicles licence disc you will need to take the following to your nearest licencing department or post office
- Your ID (identity document)
- Proof of 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.
- If you stay at an informal settlement, you must bring a letter with an official date stamp from the ward councillor confirming your residential address
- Motor vehicle licence renewal notice (MVL2). If you did not receive a renewal notice, complete form ALV (Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle)
- For a vehicle registered in an organisation or company’s name, bring the following:
- Business certificate of the organisation or company
- Identity document of proxy
- Letter of proxy
- Motor vehicle licence renewal notice (MVL2). If you did not receive a renewal notice, complete an Application for Licensing of Motor Vehicle form (ALV).
- Pay the licence fee specified on the notification.
How long does it take: The application is processed on the same day.
Forms to complete: The Application for motor vehicle licence (MVL1) form is available from any registering authority or selected post offices.
Vehicle Licence Renewal Fees for All Provinces
- Vehicle License Renewals Fees Free State
- Vehicle License Renewals Fees KwaZulu-Natal
- Vehicle License Renewals Fees Limpopo
- Vehicle License Renewals Fees Mpumalanga
- Vehicle License Renewals Fees NorthWest
- Vehicle Renewal Fees Eastern Cape
- Vehicle Renewal Fees Gauteng
- Vehicle Renewal Fees Northern Cape
- Vehicle Renewal Fees Western Cape
- Other Questions Applicants Frequently Ask.
- How to Check Your Drivers License Status
- How to Book Online for Drivers Licence Renewal Appointment.
- How do I change the Surname on my card if I’m married now?
- How long will it take to get my drivers license card?
- How do I apply for a learners License?
- How do I apply for drivers license?
- How much is the drivers renewal license cost?
- Is it possible to renew drivers license at the post office?
- How do I know if my driving license is ready for collections?
- What should you do if you are unable to collect your drivers license card in person on the said day?
- What to do if your drivers license card was stolen or lost outside the RSA while you reside there?
- What to do if you reside outside the border of RSA when your drivers license card expired?
- What to do if you reside outside the border of RSA when your drivers license card expired?
- NATIS Gauteng Testing Centres
- How do I register a new vehicle
- How do I register a used vehicle
What Car Insurance Do I Need?
Statistics prove that driving can be dangerous, and drivers should safeguard against these risks by taking out insurance to meet their needs and budget from the 3 main types:
Comprehensive vehicle insurance which although most expensive provides the best cover and protection in event of accident, theft and, damage including flooding and fire.
Third-party fire and theft that, despite being less expensive and not covering car replacement, provides cover for damage caused by fire, theft and, hijacking.
Third-party cover, usually the cheapest in the market, only covers damage to other vehicles in the accident.
Remember that your car insurance won’t cover you for:
Normal wear and tear
Intentional damage
Loss or damage should you leave South Africa’s borders without the appropriate certificate from your insurer or broker showing you have cover outside the country.
What is Comprehensive Car Insurance? Comprehensive Car Insurance Provides cover for just about any form of financial loss related to your vehicle. Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident.
What is Third party fire and theft insurance? Third-party fire and theft Car Insurance
Provides cover for damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Covers you if your car is stolen or damaged in the event of a hijacking, theft or fire.
What is third party only cover? Third-party-only Car Insurance covers the damage caused to another person and their property if you are responsible for an accident. Does not provide cover if your vehicle is damaged or stolen.
Car Insurance for Under 25’sCar Insurance for Under 25s
If you are younger than 25 years of age and you’re looking to purchase Car Insurance you will soon find out that your age plays a big role in how companies assess your risk, and ultimately your premium.